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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．---Has John ever broken his promise?---No. For example, he said he would show me around his school, and . A．so would he B．so did heC．so he would D．so he did2．—To apply for a short-term study visa in the UK, I have to be able to speak some English, but I want to go there just to learn English.—Oh, it’s really____.A．a confidential source B．a catch-22 situationC．a Pandora’s box D．a Herculean task3．Faced with economic slowdown, some companies are planning to use robots to ______ human workers to reduce their labor costs.A．compensate B．substituteC．symbolize D．discriminate4．It was a difficult job for him. He had tried everything but it made little ________. A．use B．goodC．difference D．result5．Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.A．sign B．signalC．guarantee D．mark6．-- Alison, I'm sorry. I can't come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning. -- ________?-- My grandma was severely ill, so I have to stay in the hospital to look after her.A．How is it B．How come C．So what D．What's the problem7．________ in the last examination, she was more confident of another success in the coming one.A．To succeed B．To have succeeded C．Having succeeded D．succeeding8．It is reported that the ______ in Libya is hotting up.A．strength B．violence C．power D．activity9．She was such a proud person that she would die she would admit she was wrong.A．since B．whenC．unless D．before10．Life the like ________ ocean; Only ________strong-willed can reach the other shore. A．an; the B．the; aC．the ;/ D．/ ; a11．When they first came to the city, my parents often went to neighbors for a talk, just as they ________ in the countryside.A．will do B．had doneC．have done D．were doing12．— Hello, Paul, do you like to join us in playing football? We need one more person to ____ a team.—Y es, I’d like to.A．pick up B．pick out C．make up D．make out13．—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.A．arbitrary B．artificialC．compulsory D．conventional14．________ they’ve managed to get everything finished so quickly is not clear to us. A．Which B．WhatC．That D．How15．Mother told me in a phone call that she had written to me a week before, but I haven’t received__________.A．one B．it C．something D．anything16．With the nuclear crisis worsening in Iran, the world’s attention is fixed again on________is called the Middle East.A．which B．what C．that D．it17．—Thank God I passed the interview yesterday. I was sweating heavily.—Me too. I ________ when I was sitting outside waiting.A．looked down my nose B．let my hair downC．had butterflies in my stomach D．chanced my arm18．—What was it that caused the party to be put off?—________ the invitations.A．Because Tom delayed sendingB．Tom delayed to sendC．That Tom delayed sendingD．Tom delayed sending19．Generally speaking, ________according to the directions, the medicine has no side effect.A．when taken B．when taking C．when to take D．when to be taken20．She was so angry and spoke so fast that none of us understood ______ he said meant．A．that B．what C．that that D．what what第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21．（6分）For years, decades in fact, I've puzzled over the response most people have when I tell them I mostly travel alone."You're so brave!"Why is it that a woman travelling alone, as I have often done for months at a time, is perceived to be "brave", whereas men who travel alone are entirely unremarkable?You are only brave when you are afraid of something but still do it anyway. I have never been afraid of travelling alone.The first time I travelled alone was when I was 19. I was due to travel in Europe with a friend at the end of the summer. She announced by letter two days before our departure that she would be leaving me halfway at Vienna. It was too late by then to rope in another friend, so it was either to go home after Vienna, or keep going by myself.I kept going. I got on trains by myself, checked into hostels by myself and found my way around by myself. It was weird at first, but later I stopped worrying about it.When I got back to Ireland after that trip, I felt proud of myself. I had done something I had assumed would be hard, and it had turned out to be not hard at all.That was three decades ago, and since then I have travelled all over the world,usually on my own. I still do what I did then, which is to keep a diary. The greatest gift of solo travel has been those I've met along the way. I may have set off alone each time but I've encountered many people who became important to me. I met my husband in Kathmandu, Nepal. I met lifelong friends in Australia, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, India, Indonesia and many other places.1、What makes the author puzzled when she tells people of her experience? A．People's disbelief. B．People's response.C．People's approval. D．People's criticism.2、What does the author say about her first time to travel alone?A．It was a trip by design.B．She had to choose to go by herself.C．It was harder than expected.D．She set off all alone.3、What do the underlined words "solo travel" in the last paragraph mean? A．Group Travel. B．Travelling with friends. C．Travelling alone. D．Travelling with music.4、How has the author benefited from her travel?A．She has overcome her fear of travelling alone.B．She has written a couple of books.C．She has received a great many gifts.D．She has met many people all the way.22．（8分）PorPiaTod (Spring rolls)Pantawan CookingIngrediants—garlic 1 —sliced cabbage 1/3 cup —sliced cabbage 1/3 cup —pork 50g —glass noodles（粉丝） 1 cup —sliced carrot 1/3 cup —pepper sauce 1 spoon —sugar 1 spoon—soy sauce 1 spoon —vegetable oil 1 spoon —bean sprouts（豆芽） 1 spoon —spring roll sheet 4—egg white 1 spoon How to cook:—Put the spring roll sheet on the kitchen board or a big plate and be ready for the rolling time.—Put the filling on the spring roll sheet and start to roll from one corner of the sheet. —Keep rolling until you have reached the middle,when you take both sides of the sheet to the center.—Then continue rolling to the end corner and seal with egg white.1、According to the passage,the sliced vegetables include______.A．vegetable oil B．garlic C．bean sprouts D．carrots2、The spring roll filling is ready after__________.A．the sliced garlic and the pork are well cooked B．the seasonings and all the vegetables are well cookedC．the glass noodles and the bean sprouts are well cooked D．the spring roll sheet and the egg white are well cooked3、Which of the following descriptions is TRUE according to this passage?A．You stick the spring roll sheet together with egg white.B．Y ou begin to roll the sheet at the corner of the kitchen board.C．You use the egg white as a kind of spring roll filling.D．You take both sides of the sheet to the center before you roll it.23．（8分）One night I received a Facebook message from Laura, a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, “I know you’ve always been an animal lover. I’ve just had a baby and I can’t keep my mini pig.”Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I lived in a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetwon, Ontario. It’s tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong partner.But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura I’d take the animal. When I gothome with the pig, I hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha —her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. It’s better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her.When I led her to the bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue. It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. She insisted there was no more room in the house.I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough, the lovely pig did the smoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther”.Esther’s arrival changed our lives. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured it was our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we moved to a farm where we cared for abandoned animals — so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three chickens.1、Who does the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Laura. B．Steve. C．Alisha. D．Esther.2、Why did the author cook Alisha a meal?A．To please her to accept the pig. B．To make an apology to her.C．To celebrate Esther’s arrival.D．To show off his cooking skills.3、What was Alisha’s reaction the moment she saw Esther?A．She burst into tears. B．She showed interest in her.C．She quarreled with Steve. D．She was frozen for a while.4、What is the best title for the text?A．A Small Pig Making a Big DifferenceB．An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm HomeC．A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a FamilyD．A Lovely Pig Removing a Couple’s Disagreement24．（8分）It is widely acknowledged that cities with some kind of functioning ecosystems make for better place for humans to live. More plants and animals in cities make for happier, healthier people.A study conducted on green spaces in Sheffield, England, for instance, revealed that the greater the biodiversity(生物多样性), the greater the psychological well-being(健康)of the city’s citizens. In Paris, researchers found that getting citizens to take part inday-long activities involving urban wildlife opened their eyes to the natural world for a time, at least.Few cities have been associated with urban ecology f or as long as Berlin. “Slow economic recovery after the Second World War meant that reconstruction would take a long time. This provide local ecologist with the ideal conditions to develop an ambitious ecological research program in the bombed-out wastelan ds of West Berlin,” said Jens Lachmund, a sociologist at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands.The pioneering work in Berlin bad several consequences, especially the formation of significant natural spaces within the city, such as the Sudgelande Nature. “Berlin has indeed benefited a lot from being a case study in urban ecology,” said Lachmund.The recent research conducted by Mark Goddard, a biologist at the University of Leeds, and his colleagues confirmed the importance of natural space within an urban setting. Goddard and his team conducted a striking global analysis of bird and plant diversity, quantifying the influence of urbanization on levels of biodiversity around the world. “Functioning urban ecosystems will be extremely important to hum an health and well-being,” said Goddard.Cities take up just 3% of the land surface area, yet according to the most recent figure from the United Nations, some 3. 6 billion people (just over 50% of the global population) now live in urban areas. By 2050, this figure is expected to rise to 6.3 billion. Without animals and plants to keep us company, it is a dark future.1、The findings in Paragraph 2 are mentioned to explain the link between . A．Citizens and their well-beingB．green spaces and urban wildlifeC．urban ecology and citizens’ well-beingD．functioning ecosystems and the natural word2、What would be Godd ard’s attitude towards Berlins work?A．Cautious.B．Admiring.C．Uncaring.D．Negative.3、The author uses figures in the last paragraph to show .A．the negative effect of over population.B．the importance of urban ecosystems.C．the serious problems of city life.D．the rapid growth of urban areas.4、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Should cities be for animals and plants too?B．Should Berlin have more natural spaces?C．Should more people live in urban areas?D．Should the global population be controlled now?25．（10分）The Five Best Countries To Move To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.Costa RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees(退休人员) to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause it’s close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.EcuadorLazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary. A bus ride only costs 25 cents and taxi rides will run about $3.1、What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common?A．Convenient shopping. B．Relatively low living cost.C．Various cultural activities. D．Simple immigration procedures.2、Which country’s location specially attracts retirees from the U.S.?A．Malaysia’s. B．Mexico’s.C．Panama’s. D．Ecuador’s.3、What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama?A．Beautiful beaches. B．A booming economy.C．A pleasant climate. D．Discounts for retirees.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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．26．（30分）All of us in Monte Vista Christian School know we’ll one day have graduation photos for the yearbook taken. As the time 1 , the girls start to havea 2 about what they’ll wear and where to take the photos, while the boys,3 , hardly talk about it. As for me, I4 for my photos to be taken by the sea.When I arrived there, I met my photographer, Annie. She asked me to make some poses and I 5 her advice. After that, I asked if she could make me look 6by takings photo in a different way, 7 I’m less than 1.6 meters tall. To my 8 she responded, “I will make no 9 to make you look like someone you’re not. You look good in your own way.” She 10 that she wouldn’t try to edit the photos either.I was shocked by what she said. Girls always 11 to look perfect by using different visual angles. When you go to a photo studio, photographers always try to hide your 12 by telling you to stand in a certain way. And picture editors can easily 13 your look by making you appear any you want to. 14 , that’s not the case here. Seeing I was 15 , Annie explained: “Everyone has his uniqueness. You need to 16 your own beauty. You cannot live in a world of 17 photos.”It was the first time that I had met a photographer who doesn’t 18 photosat all. After the shoot, I saw the photos — they are 19 special and natural. But what’s even more special are Annie’s 20 , which will always stay in my heart.1、A．flows B．shrinks C．approaches D．develops2、A．request B．discussion C．reason D．complaint3、A．by accident B．in addition C．in advance D．by comparison4、A．arranged B．applied C．searched D．accounted5、A．considered B．declined C．consulted D．followed6、A．prettier B．taller C．thinner D．stronger7、A．unless B．though C．while D．since8、A．delight B．relief C．astonishment D．satisfaction9、A．attempt B．choice C．promise D．decision10、A．swore B．added C．explained D．admitted11、A．pretend B．manage C．pay D．desire12、A．imperfections B．shortcomings C．personalities D．preferences13、A．expose B．recover C．recognize D．change14、A．Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Anyway15、A．annoyed B．discouraged C．confused D．embarrassed16、A．foster B．describe C．admire D．advocate17、A．vivid B．colorful C．popular D．artificial18、A．organize B．polish C．cut D．exhibit19、A．really B．roughly C．partially D．causally20、A．attitudes B．actions C．words D．skills第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。