黎楚明
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分:聽力(略)
第二部分:閱讀理解(共兩節(jié),滿分40分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2分,滿分30分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
A
Dear students,
Your bright smiles and happy hearts confirm how beautiful life is. The fact that you come to school everyday and hop around with your bouncing(跳躍) backpacks while screaming “Hello!” to every single teacher you see encourages me to bounce into class and teach. It is the simple smiles, the carefully folded and cut origami(折紙), the little doodles(涂鴉) you draw next to your homework, and the love you show for all of your teachers that has taught me to slow down. I respect you for waking up at the crack of dawn and eagerly await for the school gate to open and to pile in lines for breakfast. I admire you for your quickness in speech and your even quicker moving of your hands into the air to answer a question.
Although I will never be a Dayao Local, I feel that over these two months I have begun to feel at home. You have made me feel at home. Truly, Mingde is my home. I dont know if you know this but I actually live in half of a classroom. I couldnt have had it any other way. I am in my office from 7 am to 11 pm at night figuring out how to understand you. It is incredible that you are learning three languages at the same time.
It is also humbling(謙遜的) when you raise your hand during afternoon self study to ask if I can help you with your geometry homework. I stare at the thick written page and cannot answer. The Chinese is too hard for me to understand on the spot. But, like you, I dont give up and you patiently wait for me to slowly read the problems and work out in my head why the question is even asking. I am the luckiest person in the world to have 1500 students and teachers teaching me how to be a better person every day.
Best wishes,
Miss K.
21. In the authors opinion, what do the students give her?
A. Love and the lesson to face difficulty.
B. Courage and the skills to enjoy life.
C. Advice and the chance to learn Chinese.
D. Gift and the way to adapt to the local life.
22. From the passage, we can learn that the students there .
A. are helpful and serve as teachers
B. are curious and have many hobbies
C. are naughty and make some trouble
D. are energetic and behave well
23. The author uses the last paragraph to .
A. explain how teachers help studentsendprint
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B. introduce an embarrassing experience that she meets
C. show that the students have some good quality
D. tell that she feels glad to work with other teachers
B
Last August, I traveled with a group of volunteers to Tres de Mayo, a small community near Tela, Honduras to help renovate(整修) a community centre. During my stay there, I learned many things and I also had plenty of opportunity to interact and work with local children, and I often could not help but think about the hardships they faced day to day, all factors considered to place children atrisk for problems later in life.
One young boy in particular, Javier,16, stood out for me. Javiers father had left a year earlier for the U.S., and the family had not heard from him since. This put his mother in a difficult position, stay in Tres de Mayo with no job and no source of income. In the end she decided to move to another province to find work. Javier with his little brother had to stay to live with their grandfather in a small house. Many of the children we met in Tres de Mayo were in similar situations.
As our last day approached, I remember the look in Javiers eyes, as they welled up with tears when we told him we were leaving. One of the volunteers held him close, but it did little to console him. He had already experienced so much loss, his father abandoning him, his mother leaving to find work, and it was hard to realize that our departure was adding to the list.
As I looked beyond Javier, I could see the many men and women whom Javier looked up to, depended on, and gathered strength from. I did know that without parents to raise him, he was not left alone. Instead, the adults in the community took responsibility for the care of their collective young.
24. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Javier faced a number of challenges that put him at some risks.
B. Javier established good relationship with the author and his team.
C. Javier shared the same sufferings with other kids in Tres de Mayo.
D. Javier had to learn to be independent even since he was a little boy.
25. We can replace the underlined word “console” in the third paragraph with .
A. affect
B. comfort
C.inspire
D. protect
26. According to the author, what plays an important part in the growth of Javier?
A. The positive support from some of his family.
B. The united effort from the whole global village.endprint
C. The good quality from the foreign volunteers.
D. The great care from the adults in his community.
27. From the passage, we can infer that the author is .
A. optimistic and ambitious
B. energetic and easygoing
C. enthusiastic and considerate
D. determined and adventurous
C
Parents will do anything for their children. Whether it would be the food, clothes, or the place they live, parents will always make sure their children have the best of everything. One of the biggest concerns that parents currently have is educating their children. They are faced with lots of difficulties when it comes to education for their young ones. Choices include private school, charter school, public school or homeschooling.
Fortunately for parents, there are a variety of different strategies that a parent can take in order to increase their childs skills and overall intelligence. According to Ross A. Thompson, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of California at Davis, a childs brain will actually reach 90% of its full size by the time they start kindergarten.
Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago concluded that playing a musical instrument directly affected the brain stem, the lower section of the brain. Moreover, children that learn an instrument at an early age tend to continue it when they are older. And numerous studies show that a well balanced meal is essential for a childs mental and physical health. It is recommended that parents teach their children two languages at once. Research suggests that a second language should be taught when children are in preschool. Other studies state that three to four years of age is the perfect time. Clearly, any age under four would work perfectly fine for a child.
The average child will learn how to read between kindergarten and second grade. Many parents can give their children a jump start by teaching them to read before they start school. Children could have an adequate background of the alphabet and sounds of words before attending school. This can be done by simply reading to them whenever you want. The more comfortable they get, the easier the process will be.
28. From the first paragraph, we can infer that .
A. Parents find it hard to satisfy their kids various demands
B. Parents have more choices in offering education to their kids
C. Parents meet a new challenge when raising their kidsendprint
D. Parents get active involved in the process of their kids growth.
29. What suggestion may the researchers in the passage make?
A. To try as much means as possible.
B. To train kids as early as possible.
C. To help kids develop as fully as possible.
D. To use as many available resources as possible.
30. The third paragraph is mainly discussing about?
A. The effective ways to help develop childrens brains.
B. The vital factors to have great effect on childrens health.
C. The practical steps to arouse the childrens interest in study.
D. The proper time to teach children to learn languages.
31. We can replace the words “jump start” in the last paragraph with .
A. inspiration
B. introduction
C. suggestion
D. promotion
D
I was waiting to cross on a typically busy New York City day when a woman approached from my right, pushing a baby stroller. I watched her silently coo(哄) over her adorable child. Oh, no, shes going to get hit. Yet I paused for five seconds before reaching out to her. In my mind, I could see it all: the yellow taxi smashing into them, the woman losing hold of the stroller…
“What are you doing?” a man said. His voice brought me back to reality: the man grabbed the womans arm and dragged her back greatly just in time to avoid the speeding taxi. The woman was shocked but had been unaware of her near death. The man glared at her, eyes narrowed in disapproval. Was he relieved that he had stopped them in time? Was he annoyed that the woman seemed so absentminded? She moved away and did not even thank him.
I saw this man become a hero for the day; he saved two lives. I didnt pay attention to the man as he walked away from that fated spot. Instead, I stared at the woman and child. Now that little boy can grow up. Hell never know the blow that life almost gave him. His mother may tell him at some point, “Oh, you know, we almost got hit by a car once,” but what are the chances he would actually care, since he was alive? I, however, the silent stranger who just stood there, who saw everything and did nothing. Why didnt I do anything immediately? Why did I wait for five seconds? … I was afraid. Afraid that I could have been wrong about my prediction: What if she got annoyed by my action? What if I looked like a fool?
Later, I thought about our society, and the way I have been raised. Around the subway, there were empty seats between people, but they chose to stand for 15 minutes rather than sit next to strangers. Kids grow up with the warning that if they talk to strangers, they will end up getting kidnapped and never be seen again.endprint
32. When a taxi was passing by, the woman .
A. was hurrying across the crowded road
B. was busy responding to the authors greeting
C. was much concentrated on pleasing her baby
D. was trying to avoid meeting the strange man
33. We can infer that from the passage that the author felt .
A. disappointed with the behavior of the taxi driver
B. grateful for the man to encourage her to face reality
C. felt relaxed for the woman and her baby was saved timely
D.felt guilty for hesitating to help the woman at the first time
34. Why did the author work just as a standerby instead of giving a hand?
A. Because she experienced some mental struggle.
B. Because she was aware that they were out of her reach.
C. Because she couldnt believe it was a real accident.
D. Because she admired the man for her great courage.
35. The author writes the passage is mainly to tell us that .
A. how we should react with the strangers
B. whether it is necessary for us to help others
C. what is the best way to spread positive energy
D. why we should reflect on our previous behavior
第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
Tips for improving your grades
Shorthand is popular. Many students create their own minilanguage that allows them to quickly write down what the teacher is saying without missing that obscure date or confusing formula on exam day. So it is necessary to 36.
Even if youre convinced you have an elephants memory, an agenda(議程) will help you 37 so you dont end up doing assignments the night before theyre due. Also, organizing your homework properly will ensure you have plenty of time to get through it all.
An Astudent says that when she studies, she imagines a class full of students in front of her. She uses this technique to test herself on her knowledge, by seeing if she can properly explain a concept/ story/theory out loud to her “class.” Studying is mandatory(強(qiáng)制的) but 38!
While many people volunteer or join extracurricular activities to impress university recruiters,39 can be a way to expand your interests and meet new people.
Surround yourself with people40 and make sure to keep those friendships. Your friends are a support group who you can talk to when you need an ear, or laugh with when you need to smile.
A. youll have the rest of the night to spend with family or friendsendprint
B. you might as well get some fun out of it
C. having qualities you admire
D. learn to take detailed notes
E. getting a proper amount of sleep, eating healthy and exercising
F. balance your time
G. getting involved in school or the community
第三部分:英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)
第一節(jié)完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
Chriss parents were proud of him when he graduated from college. But its been six months and he hasnt gotten a(n)41 yet. In fact, he hasnt looked for it 42. He has no idea what he wants to do and hes always thinking of his old grad school(校友).
Hes43 at home with his parents and their relationship are getting tense, especially with his father, who 44 Chris of being lazy and afraid to 45 the real world.
Chris thinks his dad is being totally46, after all, hes only young once and he needs some ‘space. During a recent 47, Chris said, “Im not you, Dad. I have my own way of doing things. I want a job I 48.” His dad replied, “Thats a nice 49, but in the end they call it ‘work because its about making a productive living — not having fun.”
There are many youngsters like Chris who are having trouble getting50 with a serious job and becoming selfreliant. Some, like Peter Pan, just dont want to grow up. Some are afraid of 51 a wrong decision or of being rejected. Others are 52of what psychologists call “magical thinking.” They believe that when the time is right, everything will fall into place, so they 53 good chance to come knocking or until they feel encouraged to take their next step.
Unfortunately, it doesnt54 that way. Whats crucial is to begin. Things happen and opportunities 55 most often when were moving, not standing 56. The ability to keep developing or being more 57is very important. Basic physics says its easier to 58the course of a moving object than to start movement initially. In the end, its not really about finding yourself, 59 its about making yourself.
The first steps are the 60, but the key to success in anything is getting started.
41. A. rewardB. job
C. educationD. advice
42. A. seriouslyB. constantly
C. publicly D. naturally
43. A. studyingB. sharing
C. living D. communicating
44. A. admires B. warns
C. reminds D. blames
45. A. face B. enter
C. createD. seek
46. A. uncomfortable B. unforgettableendprint
C. unreasonable D. unfashionable
47. A. report B. argument
C. yearD. development
48. A. enjoyB. lack
C. needD. offer
49. A. time B. attitude
C. planD. idea
50. A. relaxed B. started
C. confused D. annoyed
51. A. drawing B. judging
C. makingD. following
52. A. victimsB. partners
C. volunteersD. supporters
53. A. seek forB. turn to
C. wait forD. benefit from
54. A. matter B. continue
C. work D. help
55. A. remainB. lose
C. proveD. appear
56. A. aloneB. still
C. upD. outside
57. A. cautious B. successful
C. powerful D. considerate
58. A. followB. complete
C. designD. change
59. A. but B. and
C. soD. then
60. A. wisest B. best
C. hardest D. slowest
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分:英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)
第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面材料,在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個(gè)單詞)或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Once an older man was running around a track that circled the high school football field where the football team was conducting their practice. When the players began running up and down the field, the man said to himself 61(determine), “Ill just keep running if they dont stop.”So they kept on running and he kept on running.
Later, the man had to stop as he was totally 62(tire) out, an equally exhausted football player walked over to him and said, “Sir, Im glad you finally 63 (stop). Our coach has told us that we have to keep running as long as you are jogging!”
It is true that we can sometimes find ourselves in a similar kind of situation when it 64 (come) to anger and conflict. We disagree with someone and get into an 65(argue). Neither side wants to be the first to give in 66 to stop speaking in anger. Everyone has the attitude, “Ill just keep on 67 they quit.” And on we go, eventually 68 (find) ourselves emotionally and even physically exhausted by 69 ongoing animosity(敵意).
The next time you are angry or get in a conflict, be the first to give in and say “Im sorry.” Its the 70 (quick) way to stop the vicious(惡性的) cycle.
第四部分:寫作(共兩節(jié), 滿分35分)
第一節(jié)短文改錯(cuò)(共10小題;每小題1分,滿分10分)
假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處錯(cuò)誤,每句中最多有兩處。錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加:在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(Λ),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。
修改:在錯(cuò)的詞下畫一橫線,并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。
注意:
1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞;
2.只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計(jì)分。
Last weekend, some schoolmates and I was wandering in the park, we were surprised find there were some scribbling around and some clearly public facilities were bad damaged. And it is not appropriate to have such bad manners, what really does harm to the image of our city and will always cause wastes of time and money for the government to clean and rebuild them. So we think it is high time that we take some measures and set some special rules to stop such behavior. Besides, we are supported to strengthen our awareness of forming good habits and behave oneself.
We believe, by the joint efforts of both government and citizens, the park will return to be a enjoyable place in the near future.
第二節(jié)書面表達(dá)(滿分25分)
你的朋友想要開展一項(xiàng)公益活動(dòng),他向你咨詢哪種宣傳方式更吸引眾人,請(qǐng)你根據(jù)下面的內(nèi)容,向他介紹有關(guān)快閃這一方式:
1.簡(jiǎn)介:最近在國際上流行的一種嬉皮行為,一種短暫的行為藝術(shù);
2.規(guī)模:數(shù)百人;
3.原因:大多出于娛樂、好玩;
4.特征:參與者不認(rèn)識(shí)、行動(dòng)前幾分鐘確定具體時(shí)間和地點(diǎn);
5.聯(lián)系方式:網(wǎng)絡(luò)、郵件或手機(jī)短信;
6.注意事項(xiàng):守法、安全……
注意:1.詞數(shù)100左右;
2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫;
3.參考詞匯:快閃flash mob;嬉皮 hippie。endprint