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Part Ⅱ: Language knowledge (45分)
Section A (15分)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. As a famous songwriter, when interviewed on TV, he said _______ was more important in his life than songwriting.
A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
22. — It has been a long time since we saw our former class teacher.
— Yes, but to our delight, we ______ her at the reunion at the end of next month.
A. saw B. will be seeing C. have seen D. had seen
23. — Is there any possibility _____ Putin will be elected as president of Russian again?
— Maybe.
A. whether B. that C. what D. which
24. ______ affects your performance in an exam, so you need to learn how to keep your emotions under control.
A. How nervous are you B. How you are nervous
C. How nervous you are D. How are you nervous
25. The various activities our school provides us with have taught us much that we would never have _____ learned in class.
A. actually B. thus C. otherwise D. instead
26. — Why wasn’t he present in class?
— Something unexpected ______ to him.
A. could have happened B. should have happened
C. would happen D. had to happen
27. Fail the speech competition _____ he did, he still accumulate much precious experience.
A. as B. since C. unless D. when
28. — Sarah, you seem to be a little absent-minded. What’s wrong?
— Oh, sorry. Actually, I ______ of the family party this weekend. I have to make a list of what needs to be bought.
A. am just thinking B. will just think
C. have just thought D. was just thinking
29. Nobody in our office but Lily and Lisa ______ the conference to be held next Sunday.
A. have attended B. has attended C. are to attend D. is to attend
30. The children were jumping on the new sofa, _____ I had paid a large of money only the day before.
A. which B. where C. for which D. with which
31. He can’t be promoted to manager of the marketing department, _____ his inability to communicate with customers.
A. being considered B. to be considered
C. considering D. considered
32. _____ by James Goodall’s example, many other zoologists have begun working with apes in the wild.
A. To be inspired B. Inspired C. Inspiring D. Having inspired
33. No single word _____ over the talk. He was too shy, I think.
A. said he B. he said C. did he say D. he did say
34. — I didn’t see you see at the theater last night. Why?
— I _____ her performance before. It is just so-so.
A. have see B. see C. will see D. would see
35. As a journalist you should first decide what events _____ before you make some interviews.
A. to report B. reported C. to be reported D. reporting
Section B (18分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
It is funny when you’d ask a kid today what he / she’d like to be when they grow up. 36 they’d say, “I want to be like my daddy or like my mummy.” You ask the same question to 37
and you’d hear them saying they want to be like R. Kelly, Dora or Obama. These people are great in their own rights(凭他们自身的努力), but that’s not enough reason to spend your time living out a life just trying to be an image of 38 person. This same question is not just limited to kids and teens; ask adults and they’d also tell you they want to be like Bill Gates or Ellen Sirleaf Johnson.
We live in a world in which people are from different backgrounds. Some are born with silver spoons and others with no spoon at all. We live in a world of 39 and solutions, obstacles and stepping-stones, depending on where you are looking.
Most of us spend our time and energy 40 shoes to fit into, leaving ours behind, trying to live life and 41 the way our role models do. It’s good but that’s not the chief factor that we’d be like them, because we’d be surprised that we’ll fall short of our expectations if we spend much energy 42 the wind. Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, so it’s 43
that we all have the 1% in our genetic make-up but we need to work hard.
Now, I’m not trying to say it’s 44 to want to be like somebody else; all I’m trying to say is that you were born here for a reason — You were given an empty book to write your life in. I wouldn’t want your book to be 45 with how so-so and so is but rather how “I am”. For as you go around trying out people’s 46 , who’s going to try yours? Even if you don't become successful in life, 47 yourself with the thought that at least your shoes are worth trying out.
36. A. Fortunately B. Generally C. Surprisingly D. Curiously
37. A. teenagers B. adults C. girls D. elders
38. A. another B. any C. each D. other
39. A. opportunities B. successes C. challenges D.achievements
40. A. holding up B. looking for C. taking up D. caring for
41. A. stay B. insist C. continue D. act
42. A. removing B. chasing C. avoiding D. changing
43. A. strange B. funny C. likely D. clear
44. A. bad B. hard C. natural D. good
45. A. provided B. filled C. painted D. charged
46. A. clothes B. trousers C. shoes D. jackets
47. A. forgive B. comfort C. remind D. consider
Section C (12分)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.
Most of us never realize how good we really are. The truth is 48 most of us are full of
goodness, full of kindness, full of love and full of joy. Most of us spend our days helping people 49 need, doing good things for others and making this world a better place. Most of us live our lives doing 50 best to bring joy to this world and share our love with each other. Most of us are far better 51 we would ever admit.
Don’t deny the goodness within you. Look deep within your heart and soul, 52 notice
the goodness that lies there. Share it 53 you open the door for a stranger, smile at the person you pass on the street and give a compliment to 54 partner. Work with it as you reach out a helping hand, give someone a pat on the back and encourage someone 55 is having a hard time. Use goodness to create love and joy.
Part Ⅲ: Reading Comprehension (30分)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
Mr. Dawson was an old bad-tempered(坏脾气的) man, and everyone in town knew it. Kids knew not to go into his yards to pick apples, because old Dawson, they said, would come after you with his gun.
One Friday, 12-year-old Janet was walking out with her friend Amy. They had to go by Dawson’s house, but as they got close Janet saw him sitting on his front porch and suggested they cross over the street. Like most, she was scared of the old man.
Amy said not to worry. When they got close enough, Dawson looked up with his usual frown(皱眉), but when he saw it was Amy, he gave a big smile.
Amy smiled back and told him Janet was staying overnight with her and they were going to listen to music and play games. Dawson told them that sounded fun, and gave them each an apple.
Later, Janet asked Amy, “Everyone says he’s the meanest man in town. How come he was so nice to us?”
Amy explained that when she first started walking past his house he wasn’t very friendly, but she pretended he was wearing an invisible smile and so she always smiled. It took a while, but one day he half smiled back.
After a while, he started smiling real smiles and then talked to her. She said he always offers an apple now, and is always very kind.
If we remember that everyone wears an invisible smile, we too will find that most people
can’t resist our kindness after a while.
We are always busy trying to achieve so much that we forget how simply we can bring cheer to ourselves and others. Giving a smile takes so little effort; let’s make sure that we’re not the ones that others have to pretend are wearing invisible smile
56. Why didn't kids enter Mr. Dawson’s yard?
A. The gate was kept locked. B. Mr. Dawson never smiled.
C. They would make trouble. D. Mr. Dawson treated them badly.
57. Janet suggested walking on the other side of the street to ______.
A. meet some other friends
B. find out where Mr. Dawson was
C. avoid passing by Mr. Dawson’s house
D. see what Mr. Dawson was doing.
58. What did Mr. Dawson do when he saw Amy?
A. He smiled on her.
B. He forced an invisible smile.
C. He came after her with his gun.
D. He frowned as usual.
59. Janet couldn’t understand why _______.
A. Amy was kind to Mr. Dawson
B. Mr. Dawson was so friendly
C. Mr. Dawson was so mean.
D. Amy was not afraid of Mr. Dawson
60. The main idea of the last paragraph is that _______.
A. smiling is not difficult at all
B. smiling can make our life different
C. we should bring more smiles to others
D. we should wear invisible smiles
B
In the recent past there have been a number of amazing innovations in the world of 3D
entertainment, from movie theater technology to what we see at home, to highly developed games. As time goes by and the technology becomes more and more affordable, it seems likely that viewing images with 3D glasses could become a part of day-to-day life for many. Now researchers say that might not be a good thing, as the dangers of 3D glasses come to light in research.
3D glasses can reportedly be very unhygienic(不卫生的). Health officials in Italy recently confiscated (没收) 3D glasses that they claimed posed health risks because the 3D glasses weren’t cleaned properly between screenings. The other more obvious dangers of 3D glasses remain. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that viewing 3D movies with 3D glasses can strain the eyes by changing the relationship between the eyes and the brain. This can result in headaches and blurred vision, and it seems that the problem is particularly troubling for young children. Those who do experience these kinds of painful side effects should limit their 3D viewing, as long-term results haven’t been found.
It seems certain that more expensive 3D glasses give you a better 3D experience, as cheaper glasses can create some shadowing. Getting a new pair of disposable(一次性的) glasses at the screening of a movie may be more hygienic, yet there is little evidence to prove
whether high-quality 3D glasses are better for your vision and health in the long run.
What should be done about the dangers of 3D? Well, the headaches and dizziness that
some viewers experience can be reduced simply by lessening the amount of time spent using 3D technology, and those who experience the effects for a long period of time should consult
their doctors.
61. What is the text mainly about?
A. The recent innovations in 3D entertainment.
B. The dangers of viewing images with 3D glasses.
C. How to choose 3D glasses properly.
D. How to prevent the harm of 3D glasses.
62. Health officials in Italy confiscated 3D glasses because ________.
A. they were believed to be unhealthy
B. they were too expensive
C. they were not of high quality
D. they were used too much
63. What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A. 3D glasses pose no threat to adults.
B. The dangers of 3D glasses are not obvious.
C. The side effects of 3D glasses can disappear quickly.
D. Children should be especially cautious about using 3D glasses.
64. We can infer from the third paragraph 3D glasses of high quality ______.
A. pose no danger to your health
B. improve your eyesight
C. are not necessarily safe
D. are more hygienic
65. How can we prevent the dangers of 3D?
A. Limit the time of watching with 3D glasses.
B. Wear high-quality 3D glasses.
C. Clean 3D glasses now and then.
D. Keep a distance from the screen.
C
Do you know what your child is going to do when the school bell rings at the end of the day? More than 14 million students leave school every afternoon and have nowhere to go, since they do not have access to affordable after-school opportunities. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center(NYVPRC), nine out of ten Americans think all youths should have access to after-school programs, but two-thirds of parents say they have trouble finding programs locally. The bad news is that the situation may be getting worse.
After-school hours are the peak time for juvenile crimes and risky behaviors, including alcohol and drug use. The NYVPRC states that children who do not spend any time in after-school activities are 49 percent more likely to use drugs and 37 percent more likely to become a teen parent. Kids are also at the highest risk of becoming a victim of violence after school, particularly between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The highest amount of juvenile crime occurs between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when most children are dismissed from school.
The NYVPRC defines after-school programs as safe and structured activities that offer children opportunities to learn new skills. The skills students learn can range from technology and math to reading and art. Some programs also offer opportunities for internship(实习), community service, or mentoring. These programs have been shown to improve academic achievement, as well as relieve the stresses on working families. A report by the U. S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice shows that students in after-school programs have fewer behavioral problems and more self-confidence, and can handle conflicts better than students who are not involved with these programs. In addition, according to the Harvard Family Research Project, after-school programs help students from low-income families overcome the inequities(不公平) they face in the school system.
66. What is the theme of the passage?
A. Prevention of juvenile crimes.
B. Risks kids face after school.
C. A research report on the stresses of students.
D. The benefits of after-school programs.
67. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?
A. Most parents don't believe in after-school programs.
B. Students are not willing to attend after-school programs.
C. It is difficult for parents to find after-school programs for their kids.
D. Parents don't care about where their kids go after school.
68. We learn from the second paragraph that ______.
A. the teachers should watch over kids after school
B. children are dismissed from school too late
C. after-school hours are a risky time for children
D. children should go home immediately school is over
69. The author of the passage probably _______.
A. fully supports after-school programs
B. doubts the effects of after-school programs
C. believes structured activities are useless for children
D. thinks students today are too stressed
70. The underlined word “juvenile” in paragraph has a similar meaning to “_______”.
A. student B. teenager C. adult D. campus
Part Ⅳ: Writing
Section A (10分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
Experiencing bad dreams every night can be horrifying for anybody. Bad dreams can disturb the sleep and make a person feel stressed throughout the next day. That’s why one should take steps to stop them as soon as they become an everyday occurrence.
Before knowing how to get rid of bad dreams, we need to understand what can result in them. Researches have shown that when a person is under some sort of physical or mental stress, he is more likely to get bad dreams and disturbed sleep. So, to stop bad dreams, it’s necessary to find out the causes of physical and mental stress in your life and remove these. For instance, if you’re overworked, learn to take things slow. Don’t be ambitious to the point that it starts affecting your health.
Besides, some trauma(损伤) that a person might have experienced recently or in the past which they’re unable to get over can make the person suffer from bad dreams. Death of a very close family member is often seen to be the reason behind recurrent nightmares. In such a case, taking therapy and dealing with the trauma is the only solution to stop bad dreams.
Eating fatty and high-protein foods in dinner is also known to cause bad dreams in some people. So, bad dreams occurring because of these reasons can be stopped if the diet is changed. Taking a light dinner of soups and salad is the best, both for the health and for stopping disturbed sleep in some cases.
Besides these, there are many other things a person can do to have a good night’s sleep. For example, your bedroom should be the most comfortable place in the world. So, get rid of all electronic gadgets including television. In addition, if you have negative thoughts, it can have side effects on the kind of dreams you have. So, from now on try to be a happy and positive person.
Title: Bad Dreams
Section B (10分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit.
Toms Shoes is a shoe company run by a former reality television competitor. It uses social media far more than traditional advertising, and it takes advantage of socially recognized ideas to build a for-profit(营利的) business.
Founder Black Mycoskie, an entrepreneur(企业家) who once appeared on the show The Amazing Race got the idea to start the company during a trip to Argentina after noticing that many children didn’t have shoes. He created a company with the condition that for every pair of the shoes a person purchases, the company will donate another pair to a needy child.
Mycoskie recently visited the offices of msnbc.com, where he told us that there was no way Toms would have survived 10 years ago. He also said he didn’t think the company would have been nearly as successful if it hadn’t hit on the idea of combining charity with the for-profit business.
In keeping with both the company’s amazing marketing efforts and its charity focus, Toms is hoping to persuade people from all walks of life to take off their shoes this April 5. The One Day Without Shoes event comes as Toms has gotten ready to put another product on the market later this year. The company will again donate one item for each item that will be bought, but Mycoskie would yet reveal what the new product will be. With the new product, however, Mycoskie said he hoped to change the company into less of a shoe company and more of a “one for one” company.
81. What does Toms Shoes use to build its business? (No more than 5 words) (2 marks)
82. What will happen if a pair of shoes is sold by the company? (No more than 14 words) (2 marks)
83. How many pairs of shoes at least has Toms Shoes made until now?. (No more than 8 words) (3 marks)
84. Why has the company been so successful? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)
Section C (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
某英文报正在就建立良好的师生关系这一话题进行讨论。请以a good relationship benefits us all为题，根据以下要点，给该报写一封信，陈述你自己的看法。
1. 建立良好的师生关系的必要性。
2. 你认为良好的师生关系应该是什么样的。
3. 如何才能建立这种良好的师生关系。
注意：
1.词数：110左右; 2. 开头已为你写好，但不计入总词数。
A good relationship benefits us all
As a middle school student, I think it necessary to build a good relationship with our teachers. ______________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1-15 BCABC CCCCB CBCCC
16. orange trees 17. old 18. top ten 19. Temple 20. stones
21-35. DBBCC AADDC CBCAA
36-47 BAACB DBDAB CB
48. that 49. in 50. our 51. than 52. and 53. as 54. a 55. who / who
56-70 DCABC BADCA DCCAB
71. Effects / Harms 72. (a) disturbed sleep 73. can’t overcome / get over
74. fat and protein 75. Tips/advice 76. being overworked 77. too ambitious
78. Change the diet 79. comfortable (enough) 80. happy and positive
81. Social media. / Socially recognized ideas.
82. Another pair of shoes will be donated to a poor kid by the company.
83. After noticing that many children didn’t have shoes during his trip to Argentina.
84. Because it has combined charity with the for-profit business.
One possible version:
A good relationship benefit us all
As a middle school student, I think it necessary to build a good relationship with our teachers. Teachers show love and concern for us students in study and life. We students can always seek support and advice from them, from which we benefit and learn a great deal.
A good relationship between teachers and students is very important. In my opinion, this relationship should be one filled with love, care, understanding and respect, so we can exchange ideas freely. To build a relationship of this kind, teachers should become our friends while we students ought to trust teachers and express our appreciation openly.
Only by joint efforts can we enjoy a warm relationship between teachers and students, and live a happy and harmonious life.