英语（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A“He was a nightmare (噩梦),” his mother, Mary said as I talked with her and her son Jamie. “I was sure he was going to end up in prison, or worse”. Seeing Jamie so full of life with his new friends, there was no room for imagination that he was ever a rebellious (叛逆的) kid.Jamie was raised by his mother after his father left ten years ago. They lived in a small flat with little money. Most of their neighbors were alcoholics, so crime was very common. At middle school, he quickly got in with the wrong crowd and began to steal everything from shoes to phones.Mary didn’t realize the consequence of the trouble Jamie made until he told her he had been stopped from going to school for three weeks. Mary was very angry, but now she has realized that it was the best thing that had happened to both of them.During the three weeks, Mary made him volunteer at the local community centre where he saw the street dancers for the first time. “They were so cool and able to express themselves in a way I had never seen before. I asked to join them and they agreed. Because of them I am who I am now.” Jamie told me, tears in his eyes.Back at school, his whole attitude and behavior improved. “I realized the boys I was hanging out with weren’t cool, stealing wasn’t cool and getting out of school wasn’t cool either. It made me find someth ing I love and have a goal in life.” he said.Yes, street dance makes him happy. This kind of dance speaks to people, and gives them a purpose.21. Who is most probably the writer?A. A reporter.B. A manager.C. A photographer.D. A dancer.22. What is Mary’s attitude toward Jamie’s future in the first paragraph?A. Angry.B. Negative.C. Careless.D. Cold23. The underlined part “the wrong crowd” probably refers to _______.A. Thieves hanging about in shopsB. StrangersC. Schoolmates with bad influenceD. Neighbours24 The text is written to _______.A. outline the advantages of learning street danceB. warn about the dangers of a difficult childhoodC. give advice on how to handle rebellious teenagersD. tell how a kid changed after learning street danceBCertain animals know without analysis the difference between a number of objects and a smaller number. In his book The Natural History of Selbourne (1786), the naturalist Gilbert White tells how he surreptitiously removed one egg a day from a kind of bird Plover’s nest, and how the mother laid another egg each day to make up for the missing one. He notes that other kinds of birds ignore the loss of a single egg, but if more than one egg has been removed, they will give up their nests. It has also been noted that a certain type of bees always provides five—never four, never six—caterpillars (毛虫) for each of their eggs so that their young have something to eat when the eggs have hatched out. Research has also shown that both mice and pigeons can be taught to distinguish between odd (奇数) and even (偶数) numbers of food pieces.These have led some people to think that creatures can actually count. They also point to dogs that have been taught to respond to questions about numbers with the correct number of barks.Animals respond to quantities only when they are connected to survive as in the case of the eggs, or survive as in the case of food. They can “count” only when the objects are present and only when the numbers involved are small—no more than seven or eight. In lab experiments, animals which are trained to count one kind of objects were unable to count any other type. What interests them are the objects, not the numbers. Animals’ achievements sim ply are not equal to evidence of counting. They only show the results of clever, careful training.25.The author refers to Gilbert’s book in paragraph 1 in order to_______.A．support the idea that animals can countB．show attitudes have changed since 1786C．prove that some animals are aware of quantitiesD．indicate that more research is needed in this field26.The underlined word “surreptitiously” probably means _______.A．quickly B．secretlyC．occasionally D．carefully27.The author mentions all of the following are aware of quantities in some way EXCEPT _______.A．caterpillars B．ploversC．mice D．bees28.Where does this text probably come from?A．A news report. B．A science fiction.C．A park guide. D．A biology magazine.CBlind imitation (模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else's way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child's bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself,you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies,books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say, "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors" tragedies and stories, and know that they are cheering on.29. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _____.A. forget daily fear and painB. choose the right exampleC. ask others for decisionsD. stay away from stars30. According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are _____.A. desperate to insurance others with their knowledgeB. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others' ideas31. The trouble a creator faces is _____.A. the lack of strong motivationB. the absence of practical ideasC. how to search for more materialsD. how to use imagination creatively32. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creatively.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To explain the meaning of success.DVisit New York City with kids，there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.•The Whispering GalleryMake your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually sparks a lot of giggles. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.E．42nd St.New York，NY 10017212-771-5322•American Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869.In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility of the ocean.Central Park West at 79th St.New York，NY,10024212—769—5606•The Scholastic StoreMost parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing engaging，well written stories that appeal to children. With classics such as Clifford the Big Red Dog，The Magic School Bus，and Harry Potter，the Scholastic Store will delight your children.557 Broadway New York,10012212—343—6100•Ellen's Stardust DinerThe restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat .At Ellen's Stardust Diner，a diverse menu will whet everyone's appetite. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to the unique dining experience.1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.New York，NY 10019212-956-515133.Which of the following websites helps the kids learn about the ancient ocean life? A． B．C． D．34.In addition to your favorite food in Ellen's Stardust Diner you can also ________.A．make some good friendsB．see many beautiful queensC．receive the first—class serviceD．enjoy some entertaining programs35.The author has written this text probably for ________.A.parentsB.childrencatorsD.teachers第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。