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Section B (18 marks)
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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter, dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent was a bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition.
There were several years that have left an extremely bitter taste in my mouth .The first few months after my mother’s remarriage were sweet: baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things 37 . Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were 38 by days Emily and I spent lonely in our rooms under our stepfather’s 39 . Moreover, screaming matches between him and our mother always 40 dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had 41 a war field. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation. Then one evening, after another argument had 42 , we were left homeless . And later a friend of my mother let us stay with her. Instead of focusing on our economic problem, my mother 43 pushed me to struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a 44 life. She worked long hours every night to pay her bills. 45 , she would find time to read and play with Emily and me. Mom taught me the 46 of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education.
And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy close at hand, I realize my family and I are at the best points of our lives. I haven’t let the trying times stop me from making 47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.
36. A. behavior B. adventure C. activity D. experience
37. A. continued B. changed C. ruined D. disappeared
38. A. concerned B. associated C. provided D. replaced
39. A. sympathy B. offers C. orders D. efforts
40. A. separated B. interrupted C. harmed D. prepared
41. A. turned into B. turned up C. turned down D. turned on
42. A. broke B. caused C. erupted D. delayed
43. A. selflessly B. obviously C. mistakenly D. unwillingly
44. A. important B. difficult C. dangerous D. comfortable
45. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
46. A. value B. cost C. price D. theme
47. A. mistakes B. achievements C. arrangements D. appointments
Section B (18 marks)
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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.
TV and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is best? Not necessarily.
People come in different shapes and sizes, 48 the best weight for you is right for your individual body type and size. It can be unhealthy to be too thin if you are eating 49 food than your body needs. Eating enough food is 50 putting gas in your car — if you run out of gas, it stops working!
Being overweight is not good 51 . Overweight people may not be getting the right nutrition if the food 52 eat has much fat. Eating fruits and vegetables is the best way 53 stay healthy and strong.
Everyone needs to eat 54 healthy, balanced diet to grow, to fight off infections, and to just feel good. 55 go to your doctor and find out what the right weight is for you.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
A failed plot to kill Barack Obama, uncovered by US federal agents recently, has reminded people of the ideas that some humans associate with simple numbers.
Two white American Neo-Nazi racists (新纳粹种族主义者) had planned to kill 88 African Americans, before finally assassinating (暗杀) Obama. The number "88" is equated with "HH", initials (首字母) for the Nazi greeting, "Heil Hitler". "H" is the eighth letter of the alphabet .
Many people were not familiar with the Neo-Nazi importance of 88, but associations attached to other numbers are more well-known, if not always believed. The number 13, for instance, is considered deeply unlucky.
In the US, many buildings do not have a floor numbered 13. They instead label it 12A, or use the letter M, which is the 13th letter in the English alphabet. New York's John F. Kennedy International airport does not have a gate number 13. And the popular Irish flight carrier, Ryan Air, has banished (摒弃) row 13 from all its planes.
Last year when Brussels Airline put 13 dots in their new logo, the flood of complaints was so vast the airline was forced to change their “unlucky logo” and add an additional dot.
The fear comes from a Bible story, which states that Judas Iscariot, the disciple (门徒) who betrayed (出卖) Jesus, was the 13th to sit at the table in the Last Supper.
But the most fascinating fear of the number relates to Friday the 13th. It’s a day of double bad luck. In the US, many people would not schedule a wedding for Friday the 13th. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in the US, an estimated 17 to 21 million Americans are affected by a fear of this day.
56. From the first two paragraphs, we can know that .
A. a lot of Americans want to kill Barack Obama
B. the number 88 is equated with 13
C. there are still racists in the US
D. the two white Americans had killed 88 African Americans before killing Barack Obama
57. When you go aboard the Ryan Air, you will probably find that .
A. row 13 is replaced with 12 A
B. there is no gate 13
C. passengers complain that there is 13 dots on its logo
D. none of their planes have row 13
58. If you are in the US, you will probably not .
A. live on the 13th floor B. attend a wedding on Saturday the 14th
C. see a floor numbered 3 D. have an M floor
59. From the passage, we can know that the Brussels Airline .
A. doesn’t have row 13 B. has 14 dots on its logo
C. has no flight take off on Fridays D. was once stuck in a flood
60. From the last paragraph but one, we can learn that .
A. Jesus wrote the Bible
B. Judas was the 13th disciple of Jesus
C. Judas read a Bible story in the Last Supper
D. Judas betrayed Jesus
B
When something goes wrong,it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late,but it’s not my fault;the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault,but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation,you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on the person. You should accept that the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about—creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stop on for success.
61. According to the passage, winners .
A. have responsible and able colleagues
B. meet with fewer difficulties in their lives
C. deal with problems rather than blame others
D. blame themselves rather than others
62. The underlined word “remedy” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. improve B. accept C. avoid D. consider
63. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .
A. ask a more able colleague for help
B. blame him for his lack of responsibility
C. tell him to find the cause of the problem
D. find a better way to handle the problem
64. When problems occur, winners take them as .
A. excuses for their failures B. chances for self-development
C. challenges to their colleagues D. barriers to greater power
65. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. A Winner’s Secret. B. A Winner’s Problem.
C. A Winner’s Opportunity. D. A Winner’s Achievement.
C
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an “evil spell (咒语),” police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after policemen burst into his home. Kelly, a policeman, said “He says that there was an evil spell that was cast on him.”
Camara, who was in stable condition at St. Barnabas Hospital, was later charged with the murder of Rita Morelli.
The 36-year-old woman was getting a degree at Borough of Manhattan Community College as she waited tables at Caffe Buon Gusto on the upper East Side, police said. Camara called 911 from a payphone after killing the lively Morelli on Nov. 23.
Her body was later found in her E. 120th St. home. She was hanged and had knife wounds to her throat and chest.
Policemen began dialing numbers from Morelli’s cell phone and when Camara picked up, a detective recognized his voice as the man who called in the report of a dead body, police said. When officers went to Camara’s home, he locked himself inside, forcing policemen to burst down the front door to catch him.
“He is standing there with a knife pointed at his chest,” Kelly, a policeman, said. “He makes threatening statements as to the fact that he killed the woman. He then stabs himself in the chest.”
Camara, who told police he served six years in prison for robbery back in his native country, was still waiting to be charged with murder Thursday.
Morelli left her hometown of Spoltore, Italy, five years ago to fully experience the arts and music culture of the big city, her family said.
66. The reason why Camara killed the woman was _______.
A. he didn’t love her any more B. he killed her by mistake
C. the passage didn’t tell us clearly D. he loved her dearly
67. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Morelli and Camara are both Italians.
B. Camara will be sentenced to six years in prison.
C. Camara was once in prison for six years.
D. Camara was seriously wounded.
68. From the passage we know ______.
A. Camara was in his native country B. “Evil spell” really works
C. Camara and Morelli are husband and wife D. Camara and Morelli knew each other
69. What can we know about Morelli from the passage?
A. She was murdered in Camara’s home.
B. She had stayed in the city for 5 years.
C. She had just finished her degree before she was killed.
D. She called 911 before she was killed.
70. What did Camara do after killing the woman?
A. He called to report a dead body.
B. He called the hospital to save the woman.
C. He regretted and tried to kill himself but failed.
D. He called the police and was ready to be arrested.
Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
Many people believe that classical music is not relevant to young people today. However, this issue (问题) frequently causes heated debate.
Some people say that classical music is associated only with old people .For example, if you look at the audience at a classical concert, most of the audience is over the age of fifty.
Others say it is more popular than we first imagine. Many young people listen to classical music without knowing it is classical music. It is often used in films and advertisements. For example, a famous piece of classical music was used as the theme music for the 1990 World Cup. Not many people could have given its name, but millions enjoyed it .
Also, some people point out that young people produce new music based on classical ideas: for example, it is said that rap(说唱)music was invented by a classical musician in 1912, but it is now used by young people in pop music.
However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped(超越) by technology. To play a classical instrument, such as a violin, you need to study hard and practise for hours. Nowadays, you don’t need to get aching arms from practising. A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.
A final point to bear in mind is that the term "classical music" is used to refer to a great variety of music, from jazz to pieces for large orchestras(管弦乐队).This makes it even more difficult to say whether classical music is relevant to young people.
So, it may be only a minority of young people who play classical instruments, but when it comes to enjoying classical music, it depends on the piece of music. It may be more relevant to young people in the modern world than they realize!
Title: Classical Music
71.___________ |
The issue of whether classical music is relevant to young people causes heated debate. |
Opinions |
Evidence |
★ Classical music is associated only with old people. |
☆ 72.The ___ the audience at a classical concert are over fifty. |
★ Many young people don’t have 73.
that some music they listen to is classical. |
☆ Classical music is often found in 74. _________________ |
★ Classical ideas provide a 75. ___
for producing new music. |
☆ Young people now take 76. _ rap in popular music. |
★Technology has put classical music at a disadvantage. |
☆ A young man can write and make music on a computer program 77. ________ in his own bedroom.. |
★ “Classical music” can refer to various different kinds of music. |
☆ Classical music 84 from jazz to pieces for large orchestras. |
79._____________ |
Young people today are still 80. ______________Classical music. |
Section B (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high schoo1. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle schoo1, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And most schools also have a freshman speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the schoo1. This can help students and parents to find different places of the schoo1.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of schoo1. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications. The school office will have a 1ist of activities offered at the schoo1 and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
81.What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refers to?(no more than 5 words) (2 marks ) _________________________________________________________________________________________________
82. Why do many schools take students to visit their new high school? (no more than 10 words) ( 2 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________
83. What can the students benefit from joining an activity? (no more than 10 words) ( 3marks)
① ______________________________②_________________________________________
84. What is the purpose of this passage? (no more than 12 words) ( 3marks)
____________________________________________________________________________
Section C (25 marks)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你在街上看到一位女士钱包掉了,你想走过去提醒她,结果那位女士乘出租车离开了……
要求:请通过合理的想象,描述此经历,谈谈从中所得的感悟。
注意: 1. 词数不少于120个;
2. 不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
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