1、英语试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和考场填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。例: How much i
2、s the shirt?A.19.15. B.9. 18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. How does the woman feel about Johns latest book?A. Moved. B. Amused. C. Disappointed.2. What season does the man like best?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.3. Where does Susan probably work?A. In a library. B. In a store. C. In a restaurant.4. What time wi
3、ll the BBC News end?A. At 8:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Tourist attractions. B. The holiday plan. C. The weather in winter.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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6
4、段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want to do?A. Invite the woman to lunch.B. Make an apology to the woman.C. Offer suggestions to the woman.7. When will the speakers meet?A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the woman doing now?A. Preparing a present list.B. Celebra
5、ting Thanksgiving Day.C. Cooking food for Christmas Eve.9. How many people is Jane giving presents to?A.8. B.9. C.10.10. What will Jane buy for her sister?A. A toy dog. B. A book. C. A CD.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. Why does the school make the change?A. To repair the food machines. B. To promote healthy d
6、iets. C. To make more money.12. What is the man concerned about at first?A. What to eat. B. How to eat healthily. C. Where to get his favorite.13. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Bring foods from home. B. Drink water. C. Eat in the lunch room.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the relationship
7、 between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Journalist and sportsman. C. Interviewer and job hunter.15. What does the man think of a teachers work?A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Challenging.16. What does the man like doing best?A. Playing sports. B. Watching sports. C. Teaching sports.17. What does the
8、 man value most about doing sports?A. Making people physically fit.B. Keeping the young mental health.C. Teaching the young important life lessons.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When is Auld Lang Syne mainly played in the USA?A. On New Years Eve. B. On Christmas Eve. C. On weekends.19. What is Auld Lang Syne
9、?A. Its an American poem. B. Its a common song. C. Its a radio program.20. Who is Buddy Thomas?A. A newspaper editor. B. An English teacher. C. A radio host第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AFour Best Theme Parks in MiamiJungle IslandJungle Island is loc
10、ated in the centre of Miami. Its home to rare species animals. You can enjoy the waterfalls and learn some knowledge about some tropical(热带的)trees. Jungle Island has 18 acres of park space for an extraordinary celebration. Guests can have some hands-on experience with the animals.Timing: Monday & Tu
11、esday(Closed); Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pmEntry fees: Adult($ 49.95), Child age 3 to 10($ 37. 95)Grapeland Water ParkIt is a great place to visit with family and friends. Its located in urban land and has a tennis court, seasonal water park, movie theaters, and snack bars. It is a pool with g
12、iant play structure and basically good for kids.Timing: All days(10 am to 4:45 pm)Entry fees: Adult($ 15); Child($ 7)Santas Enchanted(魔法)ForestIf you want to experience holiday spirit, visit this place. Especially plan to visit the Santas enchanted forest at the times of Christmas fairs. The beauty
13、of this place increases during the Christmas festival. Christmas trees are decorated with thousands of lights. You will find here 100 games, rides and shows.Timing: Saturday: 2:45 pm-3 am; Sunday: 1 pm-12 am; MondayJ to Friday: 5 pm-12 amEntry fees: Adult($ 15); Child age 2 to 9($ 9)Super FlightIt i
14、s an AERODIUM wind tunnel which is located in a theme park in Miami Beach. This place is an outdoor-based fun sensation(感觉)which offers flying sensation to the flyers which are an unforgettable moment for them. They will provide you with all the equipment such as jumpsuit, helmet, earplugs, goggles,
15、 etc.Timing: Monday to Friday: 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11 am to 8 pmEntry fees: Ranges from $70 to $650 based on the package you choose.21. What can you do on Jungle Island?A. Taste delicious snacks. B. Climb some tropical trees.C. Watch some rare animals. D. Enjoy fun rides with friends.2
16、2. How much should a couple with a 5-year-old kid pay if they visit Grapeland Water Park?A. $45. B. $37. C. $39. D. $22.23. Which theme park can leave visitors a lasting impression?A. Super Flight. B. Jungle Island.C. Grapeland Water Park. D. Santas Enchanted Forest.BAccording to the National Federa
17、tion of the Blind, fewer than 10 percent of the 1.3 million people who are legally blind in the U. S. are braille readers. But one woman has made a difference in their lives and my sons life, too.35 years ago, my son, Jared, was born blind. Fortunately, I learned about a life-changing organization w
18、hen Jareds teacher introduced us to Seedlings Braille Books for Children. It was founded by Debra Bonde, who helped blind children all over the world.A shy woman, Debra just wanted to find a volunteer job she could do without having to talk to anyone. So, she signed up for a braille transcription(转录
19、)class in the hope of translating books into braille in the basement of her Detroit home.Debra began transcribing popular childrens books, printing them on a braille printer and selling them for just the cost of the paper.Word spread among parents and teachers of blind children, and demand grew for
20、more of her books. Friends helped her to form a nonprofit organization so she could start getting grants(拨款)and donations to help with production costs. She named it Seedlings Braille Books for Children because she believes that if you give a child a book, the love for reading will grow. Seedlings h
21、as produced 600, 000 books across the world so far. They give half of their books away for free. The other half are sold for an average price of only $10 each, about half the cost of producing them.As a mother, I appreciated that Seedlings provided typical experiences for Jared in school. Since book
22、s from Seedlings were affordable, it was possible to have a home library. Without the childhood skills Seedlings provided to Jared, he would not have a job as a software engineer now.24. How did the author get to know Seedlings Braille Books for Children?A. From Jareds teacher. B. From the library.C
23、. From her friend. D. From other parents.25. Why did Debra sign up for a braille transcription class?A. To make a living. B. To read more braille books.C. To do volunteer work alone. D. To start a nonprofit organization.26. Which of the following can best describe Debra Bonde?A. Talented and social.
24、 B. Shy and generous.C. Helpful and brave. D. Mild and neat.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The author lived an easy and rich life.B. Jared got along well with all his classmates.C. The author attached importance to her sons reading.D. Jared will spread the skills he learned during
25、his childhood.CA journey 333 feet below the Earths surface, within caves millions of years old, leads to one of the most popular music Places in the United States. Cumberland Caverns Live in McMinnville, Tennessee, has hosted a large number of musicians from across the world for 55 years. Artists pe
26、rform in the world famous Volcano Room, which is gaining prevalence due to its beautiful setting and perfect way of carrying sound.Long hallways lead 600 guests to the open amphitheater(圆形剧场), formed with large stone walls that reflect sound waves in just the right way to produce near perfect surrou
27、nd sound.I think its one of the most fascinating, beautiful places for a concert, said Cumberland Caverns general manager Travis Young. Every artist who plays Cumberland Caverns Live feels surprised. The cave is unique, the acoustics(音响效果)are perfect, and the lighting is truly amazing.The special su
28、rfaces transmit the sound perfectly. Though the huge amount of water in the air makes tuning(调音)slightly harder, guests and artists love the cool temperature that exists year round.Thousands of guests visit the caves each year to see the historic mines, underground waterfalls and many pools along th
29、e rocky underground routes.The Volcano Room used to exist as a local place for church groups to meet. Starting in 2008, a monthly music event called Bluegrass Underground brought consistent tunes to the caves and aired on PBS. Now, concepts are held year-round, featuring all types of music.28. Which
30、 can replace the underlined word prevalence in paragraph 1?A. Popularity. B. Value. C. Benefit. D. Success.29. How do the artists playing Cumberland Caverns Live feel?A. Amazed. B. Relaxed. C. Uncomfortable. D. Disappointed.30. What makes tuning harder?A. Crowds of audience. B. The cool temperature.
31、C. The wet state of the air. D. The special surfaces of the cave.31. What was the Volcano Room used to do?A. Hold a monthly music event. B. Serve as a reception room for visitors.C. Hold a meeting for church groups. D. Exhibit historic items millions of years old.DWhen you walk down a hall in my sch
32、ool, you may meet our therapy(治疗)dog, Boomer. There were originally reservations(限制) in our district about having a therapy dog, but now Boomer is one of the most popular staff members for his ability to manage the pressure of students and improve their social and emotional learning(SEL).When the di
33、strict first considered getting us a therapy dog, we were encouraged to raise questions and concerns. And before Boomer came, we did a pilot test with a therapy dog, Violet, and found her presence in the school to be extremely beneficial to our students. For example, Violet would come into the Engli
34、sh language arts class while students were reading, and teachers noted that students were more relaxed when she was present and that they took more risks in their reading.Boomer joined us at the beginning of the school year, after all vaccines(疫苗)had been given. He goes to one 20-minute Morning Meet
35、ing a day walking through the classrooms, and visits classes at other times if teachers request him. Students can also come to Boomer.Boomer creates an atmosphere of joy just by being present. Hes excited to greet everyone and is a great listener. His presence aids students in struggling with friend
36、ship and home issues, school anxiety, and other problems. Students clearly relax and open up while petting or playing with Boomer.The handlers(驯兽员)have taken great measures to educate the students and staff on how to approach and interact with Boomer. Theyre taught about dogs body language and how t
37、o tell if Boomer is stressed, happy, tired, or hungry. These lessons tie back to social and emotional skills we foster in our students. They respect Boomer and care about him.32. Why was Boomer introduced to the school?A. To reduce the students stress. B. To entertain the students.C. To guide the ca
38、mpus. D. To improve the students health.33. What can we know about the research on the therapy dog, Violet?A. It causes questions and concerns. B. It supports the benefits of therapy dogs.C. It proves Violet is smarter than Boomer. D. It is against the rule of the district.34. What is the authors at
39、titude to animal-assisted therapy?A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Positive. D. Dissatisfied.35. Whats the best title of the text?A. How to Conduct a Research B. Keeping Dogs Has Great BenefitsC. Bringing a Therapy Dog to School D. A Strange Stress Management Method第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的
40、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。Learning and understanding different cultures are important in daily life. Here are the benefit, of understanding different cultures.Its interesting.Today we live in a digital world where children spend most of their time on their cell phones or iPads. To encourage a liv
41、ely lifestyle, introduce different cultures to your children from an early stage. 36 It stimulates(刺激)the mind.Being exposed(接触)to culture learning opportunities stimulates your mind, and helps you think in diverse ways. 37 Besides, its also a good way of helping you collect and process information.
42、 38 Lots of problems can result from misunderstandings, especially because we live in a multicultural world. By learning and understanding different cultures you understand why people do things the way they do. When you identify with other people, you sympathize(同情) with their situation. This promot
43、es understanding and prevents misunderstandings.It prepares children to face the world.There are various cultures, practices and beliefs in the world. Teaching children different cultures prepares them to face the world. Its a good way of reminding children that what they are familiar with may not a
44、lways be the right way. By learning different cultures, children will have an easy time interacting with, and making new friends. 39 It helps you deal with this ever-changing world.Todays world is rapidly becoming smaller. As people travel far and wide, there are chances that you will meet people wi
45、th different cultures. 40 Remember, youll also want people to stand you and the best way of achieving this is by being understanding.A. It promotes understanding.B. It enables you to become a better person.C. Youll need to master the art of bearing each other.D. Its a good way of challenging your th
46、ought development.E. Further, they will solve culturally-based issues properly before they appear.F. Having hands-on experience is better than watching the same on cell phones.G. People from different cultures have many different ways of looking at things.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读
47、下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。One morning, little Rabbit woke up to find snow. Hooray! Now I can use my new 41 sled(雪橋)! he thought.He put on his thick 42 and got his sled. Then he went to Squirrels(松鼠) house. 43 your sled, said Little Rabbit. Well go to Holly Jolly Hill.Squi
48、rrel let out a long deep breath. My sled broke the last time I 44 it.Thats too bad, said Little Rabbit. He thought, I will be extra careful with my sled.Little Rabbit went by himself to Holly-Jolly Hill, behind his house. He 45 down. By himself. He 46 his sled up the hill again. By himself.Sledding
49、by myself is not as much 47 as sledding with Squirrel, thought Little Rabbit. Squirrel and I could take turns on my sled. 48 Squirrel broke his sled. 49 he breaks mine?Little Rabbit remembered what Mama had said when he 50 broke her vase. After all its only a vase.Off he went to get Squirrel. Then L
50、ittle Rabbit and Squirrel 51 going up and down Holly-Jolly Hill. They swooped and whooped. They fell and laughed. Their happy 52 could be heard in the distance.When it was time to go home, Squirrel 53 a scratch(刮痕) on Little Rabbits new red sled. Oh no! he 54 . Little Rabbit smiled. its OK. After al
51、l, its only a scratch. Our friendship 55 . And then he said, “Do you want to go sledding again tomorrow?41. A. blueB. yellowC. redD. green42. A. clothesB. costumeC. T-shirtD. glasses43. A. Find B. RepairC. BuyD. Take44. A. threwB. usedC. admiredD. transported45. A. calmedB. coastedC. passedD. knocke
52、d46. A. pulled B. putC. pickedD. checked47. A. gamesB. restC. sportsD. fun48. A. UntilB. SoC. ButD. And49. A. What aboutB. Even ifC. What forD. What if50. A. independentlyB. absolutelyC. accidentallyD. eventually51. A. took turnsB. turned downC. had troubleD. gave up52. A. expressionB. laughterC. fe
53、elingD. smile.53. A. picturedB. showedC. printedD. noticed54. A. criedB. explainedC. complainedD. responded55. A. suffersB. mattersC. dependsD. changes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。World Smile Day is a day when people are encouraged to not only put a smile on the faces
54、of their fellow men, but also to treat them to acts of 56 (kind). This day is celebrated on the first Friday in October and has been 57 (official) celebrated since 1999. Today, not only do millions of people take part in 58 (put) smiles on the faces of their fellow human beings on this day, but ther
55、e are also many events held all over the United States and the world to celebrate this day.The 59 (history) roots of this day can date back 60 Worcester, Massachusetts in 1963. This is when 61 artist named Harvey Ball created what would now be known as the smiley face-an image 62 had instant commerc
56、ial success and quickly became recognizable all around the world. While Harvey Ball was pleased with the success of the smiley face, he was also concerned that the real meaning behind it 63 (lose)on the general public. It was this concern that inspired 64 (he) to create World Smile Day.Harvey believ
57、ed that the smiley face had no political, religious or geographic limitations 65 (place) upon it. So he created this day as a day when people can be kind to each other and make each other smile.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华。你校组织全体学生观看了神州十二号载人飞船的发射。请你为校英语报写一篇短文，报道此次事件。内容包括：1.这次活动的目的、意义；2.观看的时间、地点；3.学生的反响。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。参考词汇：神州十二号载人飞船Shenzhou XII manned spacecraftAll the students watched the launch of Shenzhou XII
