1、英语试卷一、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 It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside th
2、e back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone. The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货),savin
3、g us from having to walk long distances from where we live. I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to p
4、ick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more
5、so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can b
6、e everlasting. 1.Why was the bike so important to the couple? A.The mans job was bike racing. B.It was their only possession. C.It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D.They used it for work and daily life. 2.We can infer from the text that _. A.the couple worked 60 hours a week B.people were busy before Chri
7、stmas C.the stranger brought over the bike D.life was hard for the young family 3.What do the couple learn from their experience? A.Strangers are usually of little help. B.One should take care of their bike. C.News reports make people famous. D.An act of kindness can mean a lot.BI travel a lot,and I
8、 find out different “styles” (风格)of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑的)in Japan because most streets there dont have names;in Japan,people use landmarks(地标)in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will
9、say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop. ”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places th
10、ere are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, Go north two miles. Turn east,and then go another mile.People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measur
11、e distance in time,not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,”they answer, “its about five minutes from here. You say,“Yes,but how many miles away is it?”They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New
12、Yorker might say,wSorry, I have no idea. But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know. People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!4.When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to acertain p
13、lace,they usually .A.describe the place carefullyB.show him a map of the placeC.tell him the names of the streetsD.refer to recognizable buildings and places5.Which is the place where people measure distance in time?A.New York.B.Los Angeles.C.Kansas.D.Iowa.6.People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wr
14、ong answer_.A.in order to save timeB.as a testC.so as to be politeD.for fun7.what can we infer from the text?A.Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences.B.Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.C.People have similar understandings of politeness.D.New Yorker
15、s are generally friendly to visitors.CSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry.
16、Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain,
17、golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sport. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your pur
18、se. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener
19、by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open space
20、s. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, its free.8.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A.Playing basketball in a gymB.Motor racing in the desert.C.Cycling around a lake.D.Swimming in a sports center.9.What do we know about golf
21、 from the passage?A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B.It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D.It causes water shortages around the world.10.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _.A.it uses fewer resourcesB
22、.it improves our healthC.it is an outdoor sportD.it is recommended by experts11.The author writes the passage to _.A.show us the function of major sportsB.encourage us to go in for green sportsC.discuss the major influence of popular sportsD.introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsD
23、Going green seems to be a fad(时尚) for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we cant really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle. On April 22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green thin
24、gs, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task. With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decide
25、d to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little thing counts. Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We no
26、w shop at organic(有机的) stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we dont need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the sme
27、ll of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something un-green might be punished. Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our
28、 planet.12.What might be the best title for the passage?A.Keeping Open-MindedB.Protecting the PlanetC.Going GreenD.Celebrating Our Green Year13.It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because _.A.they were expected to follow the green fad.B.they didnt know how to educ
29、ate other people.C.they needed to perform unusual green tasks.D.They were unwilling to reduce their energy.14.What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A.They sold their home-made food.B.They ignore others un-green behavior.C.They chose better chemical cleaners.D.They tried to get out
30、 of their un-green habits.15.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.The government will give support to the green project.B.Some people disagree with the couples green ideas.C.The couple may continue their project in the future.D.Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.第二节，七选五（共5小题，每小题2分
31、，共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个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 make friends at a new school Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes. 16._However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those stran
32、gers into friends. Be yourself. 17._If some people dont accept you, theyre not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot. 18._ Remember to be nice t
33、o the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible! Believe in yourself. A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, dont
34、keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact(目光接触)with other people. 19._Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where youre from. Remember peoples names. You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. 20._Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickna
35、me(昵称). Youd be surprised how often this might come in handy.A. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.B. Be friendly to others.C. Join after-school activities you like.D. Making new friends can be hard, too.E. Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people don
36、t notice you!F. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.G. Never change who you are to try and fit in.二 ，完形填空(共20小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 30 分) Once there was a group of men- a young hot-blooded man and a big number of old folks, doing a timber(木料 ) job in a jungle. This young man was very 21 . He alwa
37、ys continued to work through his break time and _22_ that those old folks were wasting time, having to _23_ several times a day to drink and chat. As time went by, this young man noticed that _24_ he worked through break time and hardly took a _25_,those old folks were chopping the same _26_ of tree
38、s as he did and sometimes did more. It was as if they worked through the break time as he did. So he _27_ to work harder the next day. Unfortunately the _28_ were even worse. One day, one of the old folks _29_ him for a drink during their break time. That young man _30_ and said that he had no _31_
39、time! Then the old man smiled and said, “It is just a waste of effort to _32_chopping trees without re-sharpening your axe(斧子). Sooner or later you will _33_ or be so tired as you have spent too much _34_.” Suddenly the young man _35_ that actually during break times while those old folks were havin
40、g a chat, they were _36_ re-sharpening their axes at the same time! And thats how they could _37_faster than him, yet spending less time! What we_38_ is efficiency by making use of our skill and ability_39_. Only then can we have more time to do other things. Otherwise we will always keep saying.I h
41、ave no _40_! 21. A. weakB. cleverC. hard-workingD. good-looking 22. A. admiredB. complainedC. remindedD. predicted 23. A. planB. appearC. workD. break 24. A. even thoughB. only ifC. becauseD. unless 25. A. photoB. restC. stepD. bath 26. A. weightB. heightC. amountD. price 27. A.failedB. pretendedC.
42、agreedD. decided 28. A. marksB. resultsC. effectsD. conditions 29. A. invitedB. blamedC. thankedD. forgave 30. A. beggedB. arguedC. noddedD. refused 31. A. wrongB. valuableC. extraD. exact 32. A. mindB. avoidC. practiceD. keep 33. A. speed upB. give upC. watch outD. turn out 34. A. energyB. moneyC.
43、lifeD. skill 35. A. warnedB. expectedC. realizedD. announced 36. A. alsoB. hardlyC. seldomD. never 37. A. talkB. chopC. walkD. climb 38. A. abandonB. introduceC. needD. teach 39. A. quicklyB. curiouslyC. seriouslyD. intelligently 40. A. timeB. toolC. jobD. patience三、单选题（共10个小题，每小题1分，共10分）41.I found
44、him sitting in his chair, completely _ a magazine.A. absorbing B. being absorbed in C. absorbed in D. absorbing in 42.The picture _ in my bedroom is painted by a famous artist.A.hangedB.hungC.being hungD.hanging43.Clearly and thoughtfully_ ,the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek t
45、heir own answers.A.writingB.to writeC.writtenD.being written44. His success was because of _ he had been working hard.A. that B. the fact which C.the fact that D.the fact45. It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants.A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever46. They ca
46、me to the conclusion _ by a computer.A. that not all things can be done B. because of not all things be doneC. being not all things can be done D. because not all things can be done47._ surprised me most was _ such a little boy of seven could play the violin so well.A. That.whatB. What.that C. That.
47、which D. What.which48. Do you happen to know _?A. what size shoes he wears B. how big shoes he wearsC. what is the size of his shoes D. what number shoes are his49. He didnt know which room _.A. they livedB. they lived in C. did they live D. did they live in50. I have no idea _ or not he has finishe
48、d the work.A. if B. that C. whether D. which四语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） Lanzhou beef noodle is one of Chinas most representative flourmade foods while pasta (意大利面食) is one famous Western fancy food.An event, “When Lanzhou beef noodle meets pasta”， _51_ (connect) city food cultures, was held at the Bei
49、jing RitzCarlton Hotel to show the interaction.Lanzhou beef noodle has a history of 102 years and is known for its _52_ (taste) beef soup and noodle.Lanzhou is also qualified as _53_ hometown of Chinese beef noodle._54_ one major city along the ancient Silk Road, Lanzhou has witnessed the efforts of
50、 our ancestors and their achievements of developing the Silk Road, according to Zhang Hui, deputy director with the Publicity Department of the CPC Committee of Lanzhou.Lanzhous cooking culture _55_ (develop) its own timehonored characteristics over the years.The event will make Lanzhou beef noodle
51、smelled not only across Lanzhou, _56_ across the world through the Belt and Road Initiative thanks to the _57_ (participate) of the two countries noodle masters.It will also improve cultural exchange, Zhang added.Lanzhou people would like to work with friends at home and abroad _58_ (promote) the de
52、velopment of cooking and we _59_ (sincere) hope more cultural exchanges of this kind _60_ (hold) in Italy and Lanzhou in the future.五、书面表达（共25分）61.假定你是李华,你校英语戏剧社正在招募新成员,请根据以下提示,给负责人Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件,申请加入。1.申请理由; 2.个人优势; 3.表达愿望。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可根据内容要点适,增加细节,以使行文连贯。_参考答案阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）1-3 DDD 4-
53、7 DBCA 8-11 CBAB 12-15 CCDC七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）16-20 DGBFA完型填空(共20小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 30 分)21-25CBADB26-30CDBAD31-35CDBAC36-40ABCDA单选题：（共10个小题，每小题1分，共10分）41-45 CDCCB 46-50 ABABC语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）51 connecting 52tasty53the 54As 55has developed 56but 57participation58 to promote 59sincerely 60will be
54、 held书面表达（共25分）【参考范文】Dear Mr. Smith, Im Li Hua from Class 1, Grade 1. Im writing you to apply to join the English drama club. I have many hobbies, such as listening to English songs, watching films and playing football. By the way, I am the organization member in my class and I think it is my streng
55、th. I am popular with my classmates and what is the most important is that they all enjoy our class activities. I hope I can be in charge of the organization task in your club. And I will be a good member in this club.I would like to show myself and practise my performing skills and I can also make many friends. Hope you can give me the chance. Thank you very much. Waiting for your good news.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
