1、第二部分 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）A A man, named Patrick Morgan, worked as a cleaning service worker at a Florida airport.Some days ago he found an iPadwith $13,000 filled in its caseand turned it in. And then he gave away the small reward he got from the owner to two people in need. But th
2、at honesty and kindness paid off for Patrick Morgan, who was honoured in a recognition ceremony on Wednesday.Back in December, Morgan had spotted the lost iPad and a large sum of cash when he was working an early shift at Floridas Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport. “I opened it first, a
3、nd I saw all the money, and I quickly closed it back up，” said Morgan.Just minutes after Morgan reported his discovery to authorities, the worried iPad owner returned and gave Morgan $60 as a reward. Morgan then gave away some of the $60 to a homeless woman at the airport and the rest to a strugglin
4、g cleaning employee. To honour that honesty, the Broward County Aviation Department in Florida presented Morgan with a gift and a plaque on Wednesday. His employer, Sunshine Cleaning Systems, also gave him $625, equivalent to (相当于) a week of paid vacation. This time, he said hell keep the money, NBC
5、M reported.“Morgan is such an outstanding and honest person，” Larry Calufetti, president of Sunshine Cleaning Systems, said in a statement. “What he did shows that he is really a selfless person.”Morgan was reportedly brought to tears during Wednesdays ceremony. “Its just a good feeling to know that
6、 I returned it and thats the bottom line. I wasnt looking for anything.”21.Patrick Morgan was a person who_.A. bought an iPad some days agoB. lent his money to two peopleC. served as a dustman at an airportD. received a lot of money from the owner22.When Patrick Morgan found the lost iPad, he _.A. d
7、ecided to turn it in B. thought it of no useC. meant to keep it for the poor D. didnt know how to deal with it23.How much does Morgan probably earn a month as a cleaning service worker?A.$2,400. B. $ 60. C. $13,000. D. $2,500.24.According to this passage, Larry Calufetti _.A. offered Morgan a week o
8、ff B. sang high praise for MorganC. asked Morgan to keep the money D. was moved by what Morgan had done BNormally, a nickel(五分硬币)is worth five cents. But in one extremely rare case, a nickel could earn millions of dollars for its owners. The 1914 Liberty Head nickel is only one of five known of its
9、kind. Scholars believe that it was created when a U.S. mint(筹备厂)worker illegally cast the coin in 1912.According to the Associated Press, the coins value is due to its unique history. A mint worker named Samuel W. Brown is suspected of secretly producing a set of five Liberty Head coins dated 1913.
10、That year, the Buffalo Nickel was due to go into circulation, and no officical Liberty Head coins were minted. Brown sold the set in 1920 at the American Numismatic Association Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The coins then passed through various owners until the collection was split up.This is whe
11、re things get interesting. A collector named George O. Walton purchased the coin in the mid-1940s. When Walton died in a car crash in 1962, he happened to have the nickel with him at the time. That coin, along with hundreds of others, was given to his sister Melva Givens.At the time, the coin was be
12、lieved to be a fake. Givens stuck the 1913 nickel in an envelope and put it in a closet. It stayed there until she died in 1992. It wasnt until Givens death that her four childern wanted to find out what it was worth. They took it to an appraiser at the American Numismatic Association Worlds Fair of
13、 Money in 2003. The missing coin was determined to be the real thing. It was then reunited with the four others of its kind.At the time, the coin was believed to be a fake. Given stuck the 1913 nickel in an envelope and put it in a closet. It stayed there until she died in 1992. It wasnt until Given
14、s death that her four children wanted to find out what it was worth. They took it to an appraiser at the American Numismatic Assocciation Worlds Fair of Money in 2003. The missing coin was determined to be the real thing. It was then reunited with the four others of its kind.The coin will be sold on
15、 April 25 at an auction in Chiago. It is expected to sell for several million dollars.”Basically, a coin with a story and rarity will trump everything else,” Dougals Mudd, curator of the American Numismatic Association Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told the Associated Press.25. The 191
16、3 Liberty Head nickel is worth much probably because _.A. it is made by famous workersB. it is rare and different from othersC. it was once owned by a famous personD. it can be used to buy anything26. By saying” the collection was split up” in Paragraph 2, the writer means “_”.A. the price of the co
17、ins increasedB. all the five coins were brokenC. people tried to collect the coinsD. the coins belonged to different people27. Givens children took the coin to a person who _.A. wanted to buy itB. had much moneyC. could tell whether it was a real oneD. was good at collecting rare coins28. According
18、to Douglas Mudd, the coin mentioned in the text _.A. has a most interesting storyB. will be sold for millions of dollarsC. will be reunited with other four coinsD. is worth more money than money in the world CIt is funny to visit a planetarium (天文馆)or natural history museum. Here are a few of my fav
19、orites.Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland, OregonThe Oregon Museums open, light-filled speaces are packed with hands-on activities that engage everyone from my three-year-old son to me and my husband. Smaller hands-on science labes let older kids runn the types of experiments that req
20、uire goggles, good reading skills, and closer supervision from the museums staff. A sunlit caf serves healthy, kid-friendly food choices, many of which are made to order.American Museum of Natural History in New York CityIts the largest museum of natural history in the world, covering four city bloc
21、ks, and its the perfect place to dive in deep on whatever interests your child. If youre visiting New York from out of town, consider forgoing a hotel in favor of a “Night at the Museum” sleepover. True, youll sleep on a cot, but before going to bed youll wear your kids out on a journey through the
22、museums collection.London Science Museum in LondonThrough the Science Museum in London has some great hands-on spaces, what really set it apart is its historical collection. My kids and I thought it was fascinating to walk through collections that show how medical ?Visiting. This pioneering museum w
23、as one of the first to build its own exhibits that would allow visitors to explore and experiment with science on their own. Nearly every exhibit at the Exploratorium is built here, and the musems long history has given its staff lots of time to refine exhibits and ensure that each one is engaging a
24、nd enlightening.29. Which of the following is true of Oregon Museum of Science and Industry?A. It offers kids kinds of healthy foodB. It is only intended for the youngC.It is the largest museum in the worldD. Every visitor can do experiments30.If you want to visit American Museum of Natural History,
25、 youd better _.A. go through many city blocksB. learn about your kids interestsC. sleep over the night in the museumD. make your kids tired31. What interests the writer and her kids most in Londonn Science Museum?A. All kinds of inventions on showB. The develpoment of farming technologyC.Buiding thi
26、ngs out of various materialsD. Many hands-on science laboratories DYou might be able to lift more weigh than the ant. But what about in comparison to your size? After all, you are a lot bigger than an ant. For their size, antsand several other insectsare incredibly strong.For example, the humble dun
27、g beetle(甲虫), whose scientific name is Onthophagus Taurus, was recently named the worlds strongest insect by a group of scientists. How strong is it? You might be amazed. The strongest dung beetle can pull weight up to 1,141 times its own body weight. Thats like a human being lifting over 180,000 po
28、unds! Think you can lift 90 tons?Ants are not nearly as strong as dung beetles, but they can also do some impressive work. If youve ever seen an ant colony at work, you know that ants can carry leaves, rocks and other materials much bigger than themselves. Ants have been known to carry objects up to
29、 50 times their own body weight.So why are ants and other insects so strong? Its actually because of their small size. When you lift something, your muscles must also lift parts of your own body, like your arms and your legs. The bigger you are, the more these body parts weigh. The more these body p
30、arts weigh, the less overall weight youre able to lift.Tiny ants and other insects have to lift very little of their own body weight, because theyre so small. As a result, theyre able to lift objects much bigger than themselves. In other words, most of their strength goes to lifting an object, rathe
31、r than their own body parts.This can be seen in the work of leafcutter ants. These ants will attack leaves, flowers and grass, cutting down and carrying off large pieces many times their body size. Although these ants are tiny, their powerful jaws can cut, lift and carry pieces of vegetation weighin
32、g 50 times their own body weight. Thats like you lifting a truck with your teeth!32.An example is given in the second paragraph in order to tell us that.A.the beetle can put 180, 000 pounds upB.a human being is heavier than the beetleC.the beetle is stronger than a human beingD.a human being cant li
33、ft 90 pounds at all33.The insect can carry something much heavier than its body probably because.A.it has strong arms B.its body is very lightC.its feet are very large D.it is good at lifting anything34.By saying Thats like you lifting a truck with your teeth! in the last paragraph, the writer means
34、 that !.A.An ant can lift a truck like you B.You are as strong as an antC.Your teeth can lift a heavy truck D.The ants strength is surprising35.The writer develops this passage by.A.stating lots of practical facts B.making a list of some useful tipsC.giving an example and comparing D.telling some in
35、teresting stories第二节（共5小题：每小题2分,满分10分） If youve had an interview, what you can do to get the job is to follow up. 36 A few tips can help you effectively follow up after an interview.Ask for a business card during the interview. 37 So you can contact the person directly. You can save it long after yo
36、u follow up, since you never know if youll need to get in touch with him in the future. 38 While some people prefer email, others love a handwritten note. In the note, write a few lines thanking the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you.Choose the right language. With a follow-up letter,
37、you may repeat your interest in the position. You could say that you feel youd bring a lot to the position. Or you may want to add that you get some idea to improve sales in the office. Use a more personal salutation(称呼语)such as “Dear” and use a personal closing line such as “Sincerely”, “Warmly” or
38、 “Best”. These can offer a more personal touch. 39 40 Its never too soon to send out a follow-up note. You can email or mail the note just a few hours after the interview or the next day. Aim to send all follow-ups within 24 to 48 hours to make the best impression.A. Watch the clock.B. Send a writte
39、n note.C. You should email him a thank-you letter.D. Use it to collect a mailing or email address.E. Make sure you can make a good imprssion on himF.But what is the best way to contact your interviewer?G.The most important thing is to be polite, brief and timely.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题；
40、每小题1.5分,满分30分）One day in Africa, a mouse was hurrying home. He was going so _41_that he ran right in to a (n) _42_ lion. The lion awoke and caught the mouse. “If you let me_43_ , Ill do something for you in return,” the mouse cried . “How could a small animal like you _44_ such a big and strong anim
41、al as me?” The lion thought it was _45_ the way the mouse said it. And besides, he wouldnt make a very_46_ lunch. So the lion let him go. “Thank you! I wont forget you,” said the mouse.A few_47_ later, some people came looking for wild_48_ . They wanted to_49_ the animals and take them back to a zoo
42、. They hung a big net（网）from three trees and tied a piece of meat to it.One evening, the lion made no kill and_50_to return home. Just then, he smelled something _51_ .When the lion finally found the_52_ , he pulled it down and the net fell down over him . The lion tried to get away _53_ it was no u
43、se. After a while, he _54_ trying. Before long, the lion heard a_55_. It was from the mouse he had set free a few days ago. “Ive come to help you,” said the mouse. “Just as I_56_.” “How can you help me? Im caught in the net and _57_ can help me now. Certainly not a little thing _58_ you,” the lion s
44、aid. But the mouse got to_59_, biting (咬) the net with his sharp teeth. At last, he made a hole in the net big enough for the lion to _60_.So the little mouse did what he had promised to dohelp the lion. One of the natures strongest animals had been saved by one of its smallest and weakest.41. A. la
45、te B. fast C. closely D. carelessly42. A. lazy B. weak C. sleeping D. interesting43. A. go B. jump C. run D. laugh44. A. leave B. hate C. remember D. help45. A. funny B. useless C. clear D. boring46. A. hot B. early C. big D. light47. A. hours B. days C. weeks D. months48. A. flowers B. plants C. bi
46、rds D. animals49. A. catch B. kill C. follow D. protect50. A. agreed B. refused C. decided D. continued51. A. special B. burnt C. delicious D. strong52. A. mouse B. meat C. net D. tree53. A. or B. if C. and D. but54. A. stopped B. finished C. practised D. enjoyed55. A. sound B. story C. song D. nois
47、e56. A. showed B. described C. promised D. expected57. A. everybody B. anybody C. somebody D. nobody58. A. from B. like C. for D. with59. A. work B. speak C. hurry D. organize60. A. rest B. play C. escape D. watch 第卷第三部分 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)M: Heres the store I 61 (tell) you ab
48、out the other day. I usually shop here. I think you can solve your problem here.W: I hope so. Buying a gift for my mothers birthday gets 62 (hard) year by year. Getting somethin for people 63 have almost everything isnt easy. Can you give me some advice?M:Of course. Well, we can begin by 64 (look)ar
49、ound the store. They have all kinds of great things. I think there must be something that 65 (suit)you well.W: Look at this frying pan. I wonder what its for.M:Its for making eggs, I guess. Come over here. These biscuits look delicious. I wonder how they taste. Theres a sign that says, “Help 66 (you
50、)to a free biscuit.”W: These are delicious, 67 they dont solve my problem.M: What about these wine glasses? Would your mother like them?W: I doubt it. She has 68 (dozen)of wine glasses already.M: Heres an unusual gift-a beautiful Chinese teapot. And its not 69 (expense)at all. Its only $ 10.45. Do y
51、ou think your mother would like it?W:Its hard to make up my 70 . But I think this is a good choice. Thanks for helping me.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） More and more students want to study “hot”majors. As result, many students want to give up our interests. And fewer and fewer studen
52、ts chose scientific majors. In fact, only a few students can study in the “hot”major, because the number of these “hot” majors is limited. If one has no interest in his work or study, how can he do good? I learned this from one of my classmates. He comes far from the countryside. His parents are far
53、mers. Though he likes biology, he chose International Business. He wants to live a life which is difference from that of his parents. At the end, he found he was no interested in doing business. He found all the subjects to be tiresome. Maybe this wouldnt have happened as he had chosen his major acc
54、ording to his own interest.第二节 书面表达（满分20分） (2015 黄冈中学月考)你校外籍教师Ernesto暑假期间准备在本市开一家西餐店，要找若干名高中打工，但是没有报酬。下面是招聘告示：Wanted!4 middle school studentsDo service work and act as translatorsHealthy and helpfulContact:wfpub暑假你是高一学生李华，愿意应聘。 请写一封英文电子邮件，进行自我介绍并说明你愿意应聘的理由。注意: 1.词数100左右， 开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数； 2.可适当增加细节，以
55、使行文连贯。Dear Ernesto, I happen to have read your advertisement and have decided to apply for the job._ 18届高一下学期测试卷答案详解21. C 22. A 23. D 24.B 25.B 26. D 27. C 28.A 29. A 30. C 31.B 32. C 33.B34. D 35.C 36.F 37.C 38.B 39.G 40.A 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. A46. C 47. B 48. D 49. A 50.C 51. C 52. B 53.D 5
56、4. A 55. A 56.C 57. D58.B 59.A 60.C 61.told 62. harder 63. who/that 64. looking 65.suits 66. Yourself 67. but 68.dozens 69.expensive 70.mindMore and more students want to study “hot”majors. As result, many students want to give up our A theirinterests. And fewer and fewer students chose scientific m
57、ajors. In fact, only a few students can choosestudy in the “hot”major, because the number of these “hot” majors is limited. If one has no interest majorsin his work or study, how can he do good? I learned this from one of my classmates. He comes far wellfrom the countryside. His parents are farmers.
58、 Though he likes biology, he chose International Business. He wants to live a life which is difference from that of his parents. At the end, he found different Inhe was no interested in doing business. He found all the subjects to be tiresome. Maybe this notwouldnt have happened as he had chosen his major according to his own interest. If Yours sincerely, Li Hua
