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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．— Looking back on _____ in years gone by and the good time that I had makes today seem rather sad.— Absolutely. So much has changed.A．how it was B．who it was C．how was it D．who was it2．If you sleep less than seven hours, you are three times more to catch a cold．A．possible B．certainly C．probable D．likely3．You will have to stay at home all day ______ you finish all your homework.A．if B．unless C．whether D．because 4．Oh！I can feel something _____ up my leg！It must be an insect．A．to climb B．climbingC．climb D．climbed5．We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like. A．attempts B．requestsC．doubts D．promises6．The inner strength of the girl allows her _____ going when she gets into trouble. A．keep B．keeping C．to keep D．kept7．August 8th，2008 is a special day，________________，I think，that will be remembered by the Chinese forever .A．one B．whatC．which D．the one8．— You could always put the decision off a little bit longer.— __________ If I leave it much longer I might miss my chance.A．That’s reasonable.B．Isn’t it a good idea?C．Do you think so? D．I can’t agree more.9．It is through years of research ________ scientists have discovered the relationship between social media addiction and depression.A．since B．before C．that D．when10．The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled workers saw theirearnings fall.A．Moreover B．ThereforeC．Meanwhile D．Otherwise11．As a surgeon,I cannot any mistakes;it would be dangerous for the patient. A．appreciate B．removeC．offer D．afford12．Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.A．was served B．will serveC．is served D．served13．--- ________ I remind you of is to return the book to our English teacher.---I will give it to him _________ I see him.A．That; immediately B．What; the momentC．What; while D．Whether; once14．You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future ________. A．purpose B．reference C．memory D．assessment15．I’m sorry you have been waiting so long, but it w ill still be some time ________ you can get your passport.A．since B．tillC．after D．before16．—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!—______, Lucy. I am coming.A．Take your time B．Help yourselfC．Don’t bother D．Take it easy17．When all i s said and done, there doesn’t seem to be ________ a mystery to explain. A．kind of B．close toC．far from D．much of18．Tourists love Beijing, offers an infinite collection of delights ranging from 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to food from every corner of China and beyond. A．that B．whereC．which D．who19．_____ at the differences between her culture and theirs, Annie wanted to return home.A．Confusing B．ConfusedC．Having confused D．To confuse20．What a pity! ________joined in the party, I would have met my old friend．A．lf I have B．Had I C．I had D．Have I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）Every year in America, highschool students who want to go to college take a national examination called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT in a shortened way. Their score is an important factor in determining which colleges will admit them or whether any will be admitted at all. The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures one's mathematical ability and use of the English language. Traditionally, the English part involved grammatical questions and paragraphs that test reading comprehension.But the SAT folks have added a single question, to be answered in an essay, handwritten on the spot. That's an interesting way to test writing ability, but content aside, have you ever seen young people's handwriting lately? Or anyone's for that matter, in this age of computer keyboards? Students write numbers and sign their names on bank checks. They scribble class notes in what can generously be described as the written word.Yet today's kids are asked to write, thoughtfully and clearly, for several minutes on this SAT Test. Good luck to the text scorers who must work out difficultly the scrawl (潦草的字迹) of young people who've been typing on computers since the age of three! Teachers insist that good handwriting can not only help one's score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress potential employers. And don't forget, we all have to turn to handwriting from time to time, as computers go down when power goes out.Then how to improve the handwriting? Well, with a few simple steps you can improve your handwriting.Position the pen. You should hold the pen between the forefinger and the thumb, then rest it near the first knuckle (指节) of the middle finger. The rest of your fingers should be curled (卷曲) under your hand and your hand should remain relaxed.Evaluate your writing. Make changes to your letters till you like how they look.Take your time. Speed is bound to make your writing messylooking.Practise. Practise it a lot; it's not enough to do it once and hope for the best. It has to be something you work at to make great improvements.1、The underlined word ＂scribble＂in Paragraph 2 probably means ＂______________＂.A．write quickly and roughlyB．type simply and correctlyC．paint clearly and neatlyD．describe properly and well2、According to Paragraph 3, students with good handwriting skill______________. A．can pass the SATB．can develop good charactersC．can impress their classmatesD．can get more job opportunities3、Which of the following should you avoid when improving your handwriting? A．Practising writing a lot.B．Writing as fast as you can.C．Relaxing your hand when holding the pen.D．Changing your letters till you like how they look.4、The text is to present the fact that______________.A．writing seems to be very important in the SATB．those who will go to college have to take the SATC．students should practise handwriting more oftenD．kids don't know how to write in the computer age22．（8分）When an ice cube melts, it creates a puddle (水坑). When an ice sheet (冰盖)melts, it raises sea levels. It sounds simple, but scientists have debated for decades whether both the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets actually were shrinking, and how much that melting contributed to rising sea levels.Now, a new study has provided the best evidence of how the polar ice sheets are responding to our warming world. In the study, an international team of scientists looked at 20 years of' data in the ice sheets collected by 10 satellite missions. The team's conclusion: The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets both are losing ice overall. The researchers also found that between 1992 and 2011, melt water from those shrinking ice sheets caused sea levels to rise by about 11 millimeters.Over the 19 years studied, the Greenland ice sheet lost 2.7 trillion metric tons of ice. The Antarctic ice sheet also shrank by about l.3 trillion metric tons. Previously, some scientists disagreed whether the Antarctic sheet, the largest mass of ice in the world, wasshrinking or growing or neither.While the Earth is warming overall, the effect of climate change varies from region to region. Over the last 15 years, for example, scientists have something disagreed over how climate change has affected the polar ice sheets. Many studies found that the sheets lost a lot of ice and that not enough snow fell on the sheets to compensate for the loss. But other studies found that the loss of ice was balanced by the gain in snowfall. Richard Alley, a glacier scientist at Penn State University, said that many of those studies looked at different areas, and over different time periods. In addition, the studies didn't all use the satellite data in the same way. Those differences made, it difficult to compare the results.The data in the new study matched time periods and areas. The study also combined measurements from kinds of satellites.1、Why does the author use a common-sense phenomenon as the beginning?A．To present the reason for ice sheet melting.B．To show us the result of a scientific experiment.C．To give a simple example to introduce the topic.D．To present a common daily finding obvious to the readers.2、The researchers reached their conclusion by_____.A．analyzing the findings of former studiesB．observing the Antarctic and GreenlandC．referring to the data from satellitesD．making measurements in the Antarctic and Greenland3、What does the underlined phrase "compensate for" in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Cut down.B．Lead to．C．Bring about.D．Make up for.4、Which of the following might be the best conclusion for the passage?A．Ice sheets are shrinking due to global warming.B．People are suffering from climate change.C．Rising sea levels makes people live in danger.D．Shrinking ice has nothing to do with sea levels.Free Online Creative Writing WorkshopSuitable for the students of all LevelsDream of writing poetry, short stories, or novels? Ever watched a movie or a play and felt the desire to write a script of your own? If so, take our course online. Not only will we bring you techniques all forms of creative writing need most, we will also touch on the challenges and techniques that make your writing unique while getting your brain—and your hand—moving.Lesson 1: Small StepsAs a student of this course, and as a creative writer, you will be writing. Decide where your words will go. Will you write longhand or will you type your words on a keyboard?Lesson 1 Video★ Complete Assignment: An Introduction★ Complete: Assignment 1: Starting Small★ Complete Exam: Lesson 1: Small StepsLesson 2: Getting Out of Y our Own WayIf you long to write creatively, but you have a hard time getting started, you are not alone. There are far more people in the world who wish they were writers than those who actually write.Lesson 2 Video★ Review 2 Articles: Being Held Back by Y our Fear of Writing?Online Writing Groups and Writing Communities★ Complete: Assignment 2: Combatting Fear★ Complete Exam: Lesson 2: Getting Out of Your Own Way383、What is the passage designed for?A．Introducing some writing skills to children.B．Attracting more students to attend the course.C．Persuading students to write more creatively.D．Arousing the children’s enthusiasm in literature.1、What problem can Lesson 2 help people to solve?A．Writing longhand. B．Finishing assignments.C．Being afraid of writing. D．Being too shy to join groups.2、The student recommendations make the course more .A．convincing B．challengingC．recognizable D．practical24．（8分）Amsterdam is a special city. There are many places you should not miss during your visit. Here is our list of the best.Amsterdam canal ringThe city old centre is formed from canal rings which give you the feeling of space, freedom and peace. Walk trough these canal streets or better—take a trip by renting a boat yourself. Another way to explore the Venice of the North is to take a ride or a bicycle. Any way you decide for—enjoy this city.The National Maritime MuseumThe Maritime Museum is an attractive place to visit, especially with children. With many attractions in it, this colourful and enjoyable museum will help you understand the history of the Netherlands—a small nation which was one of the world’s greatest sea powers.Amsterdam Brown CafeWhen you enter Amsterdam old cafes called Brown, at first it will seem too much from the past and too crowded, but the atmosphere is unique. Relax and watch—most of people around will be locals. Feel like one of them—the real Amsterdammers.Civic Guards GalleryThis gallery is filed with old paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The exhibited canvas may be not always the masterpieces of art, but these group portraits of Amsterdam citizens and their wives are an exquisite (精致的) document of the Dutch civilization and culture centuries ago.To avoid waiting lines we advise you to buy your tickets in advance online through our Amsterdam attractions and museums tickets webpage.1、How many ways are there for tourists to visit the city old centre?A．5.B．4.C．3.D．2.2、Where would you go to learn more about local life?A．Amsterdam Brown Cafe.B．Amsterdam canal ring.C．Civic Guards Gallery.D．The National Maritime Museum.3、Where does the passage probably come from?A．A fiction.B．A textbook.C．A travel guide.D．A science magazine.25．（10分）Learning how to face silence in conversation is an important skill, especially when working across cultures.In international negotiations, experienced negotiator (谈判者) stay silent and impassive on purpose because that will make others feel uncomfortable and possibly make compromises without having to do anything. Americans especially can’t stand silence, so they often are the first to break the silence and sometimes might be at a disadvantage in negotiations.So, what’s the best response? Set your jaw and wait it out. Don’t offer a compromise just because they are not speaking. If you have to say something, ask a direct question, such as “What’s your initial reaction to that offer?” Once a silence is getting into 45 seconds you could say, “Let’s come back to that in a minute and go on with the next part of our negotiation.”In presentations, silence can be far more effective than dramatic passion (热情). Before starting, look at the audience and be silent for a moment because that says, “I’m in control. I know what I’m doing. I’m confident.”A classic example was when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone. He introduced with many pauses so that you didn’t miss his key points. Because silence makes us nervous, our natural reaction is that we’d better pay attention, there’s something going on here.Equally, when giving a speech to staff or trainees, pauses count-especially if there are negatives. If you keep talking you’re spoon feeding. Give people a moment of silence to get beyond the emotional response and to start thinking consciously and processing.Silence can be an inward-focused thoughtful activity or an outward stillness where you give yourself the time to watch and think and listen to the world around you. Having observed the use of silence in Finland and also among the Blackfeet Nation, a North American Indian tribe in northern Montana in the US, we can see benefits far beyond wheeling and dealing.Silence can be a very powerful point for understanding ourselves, understanding others, for developing better common understanding and more productive outcomes and that applies to business, politics, education, law, medicine, every area of human life.1、What is most likely to be Americans idea?A．Speaking less gives the upper hand. B．The shorter talking gaps are, the better.C．A silent man is the best one to listen to. D．Speak out what you have in your mind.2、What is the purpose of the example of Steve Jobs?A．To show the wisdom of Steve Jobs.B．To explain silence can be more effective.C．To introduce how to make a presentation.D．To prove silence can ease one’s nervousness.3、What is the meaning of the underlined words “spoon feeding” in Paragraph 6? A．Supporting some person with any selfless help.B．Feeding somebody patiently with a small spoon.C．Giving others some new ideas to think over carefully.D．Using a way that discourages independent thought.4、What is the main idea of the passage?A．Silence is the best defense.B．Silence in negotiations is of great help.C．Learning the skills about silence is important.D．Silence has different meanings in difficult culture.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）Winters are always long and cold in North China.The winter of2008 was especially tough in one southwestern city, 1 it became extremely cold and it was also a difficult time for me.What was worse,a(n) 2 injury happened to me and it might keep me in bed for several months, "Just in time for the Spring Festival," my mother said to me,sighing.But how could I feel the 3 when the snow was so heavy and I had months of painful physical 4 ahead?One day I was doing my housework 5 there was a tap against the window from a branch of the troublesome fruit tree.On hearing this,with my eyes closed,slowly,I began to recall the fall of 1995 when somebody placed a pipe from my pump next to the 6 .The earth was so wet that it 7 immediately with most of its bare roots upward.Seeing this,my mother 8 to pull it out,but I refused."How hard it'strying!" I said, 9 the direction of its strong holding of the earth."It is 10 of a chance to survive." With tools,we 11 dry soil around the tree and put up some supports into the ground,making it 12 upright.Several months had passed before I could be 13 of it.Surprisingly,when spring returned,my "rescue 14 "had grown some leaves and many 15 .In 2009 that little rescue stick had grown into a towering tree.What an unbelievable miracle of life!The day before the Spring Festival,the 16 at the window was continuing,the more fierce wind,the 17sound,as if to remind me to look up and appreciate its powerful lifeThat night I slept peacefully having a(n) 18 .In the dream some flowers were coming out 19 .The next morning I stood against the window. 20 the window was the tree bursting with life.Anyway,I had a wonderful Spring Festival that year.1、A．that B．which C．when D．where2、A．admirable B．slight C．terrible D．favorable3、A．joy B．duty C．cold D．failure4、A．exercise B．report C．treatment D．experiment5、A．while B．when C．as D．that6、A．window B．wall C．branch D．tree7、A．fell down B．came out C．got out D．stood up8、A．failed B．pretended C．decided D．continued9、A．attaching to B．pointing to C．looking into D．watching over10、A．confident B．proud C．certain D．worthy11、A．placed B．turned C．needed D．threw12、A．bend B．stand C．drop D．swing13、A．worthy B．tired C．aware D．proud14、A．stick B．tool C．pipe D．pump15、A．roots B．flowers C．nuts D．stems16、A．attacking B．striking C．tapping D．hitting17、A．more B．most C．best D．better18、A．dream B．walk C．re st D．idea19、A．politely B．wildly C．passively D．shyly20、A．On B．Besides C．Inside D．Outside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。