一．阅读理解。（每小题2分，共40分）
第一节（阅读短文，从每小题的四个选项中选择最佳的选项）
In 2002 I began training to become a life coach. Many of my teachers and fellow classmates recommended the original Chicken Soup for the Soul. I had heard of the New Youk times bestseller ,but I would never read it . I figured I should read it to expand my personal deuelopment knowledge. I had read only thirt sevent pager when I came across the story ―The Smile
The story is passibly based on the experience of a captured(被俘的)fighter pilot in the Spanish Civil War . The pilot was nervous and frightened because he was certain he would be put to death the next day .when he borrowed a match from his jailer (看守). Their eyesight touched unexpectedly . The pilot smiled at hin . the jailer returned the smile. The two men began to discuss their families and even shared pictures.Later the jailer decided to free the polot and led him to safety .i remember being absolutely amazed by the pilot‖s words:‖my life was saved by a smile.‖ The magic moment when the two souls recognized each other filled me whit hope and possibility . the next morning on my way to work I stopped in a food shop and bought a cup of tea. When the server handed me the cup I amiled and said thank you . he stepped back and for a moment looked confused. Then he smilesd and said . I have been doing this all the moring ,but you are the first to smile at me . I could not believe how good I felt
As I continued to smile throught the days .weeks and months I noticed an amazing cycle:The more I smiled ,the friendlier everything seemed ;and the friendlier everything seemed , the more I smile . It also seemed to me that the smiles I received in return were not just polite smiles . I flet a connection with the person for a moment ,as though we had come to an agreement that all was right the world .
1. Why did the author read the Chicken Soup for the Soul?
A.To get ready for her job. B. To satisfy her curiosity . C. To relax herself a bit D. To improve her outlook 2. According to Paragraph 2, the polots smile
A. is actually a sign of giving up B. Throws the jailer intq confusion C. makes it possible for him to be freed D. shows he has the courage to face death 3.That moring ,before the waiter served tea to the author ,
A. no other customers had come B. the author was in low spirits C.he smiled at the author D. nobody smiled at hin 4. The underlined part in the last paragraph probably means A. it was polite to return others smiles B. the returned smiles came from thr heat C. the author found an amazing cycle of smiles
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A
D. the author preferred warm smiles to polite smiles B
In the early 1980s, an engineer Chuck Hull approached his boss with an idea :to build a machine that prints our objects you can hold in your hand .His manager reminded him that the company produced UV lamps,not machines that were able to make copies of various things .But at last the two men reached an agreement :Hull would devote himself to the company ’s lamps by day ;at night he’d create his dream machine.
It was the UV lights that gave Hull his breakthrough in the first place.The lamps were used in factories to harden a veneer(薄片鑲飾).Hull realized that he could use UV lights to cut plastic layers into whatever shape he liked and then plie these layers to form a 3-D object .Then he had to write programs to tell his machine how to cut each layer,a painful pross.Eventually hia first 3-D printer was put together , looking like some of the equipment they used in that movie Waterworld(a story taking place in the year 2500)
But by the mid-1980s,theprinter had developed into a working machine,though it cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.Because the printer was too heavy to carry to exhibitions,Hull made home movies to show to bosses. ―The movies were pretty boring,‖but even so ,he says,―we got an enormous response .‖Particularly in Detroit. ―Back then ,the US car industry had fallen behind Japen . Hull says,, and the car companies were eager for a secret weapon . The 3—Dprinter was just that:Englishs could create their own models for devies such as door handles, rather than sending plans to a particular workshop, saving motnths during the design process. Now that the technology is becoming affordable (printers start at 1,299dollars ),all kinds of people have caught 3-Dfever.A professorfrom University of California is working on printing out an entire house . Another 3-D artist has made a ―robotic hand‖that lets his son, who was born without several fingers, pick up a water bottle . More disturbing, a group claims to have printed out a working gun from open –source plans ―A nything that can be made will be made by anyone
5. What is the text mainly about ?
A famous American engineer. B. The advantages of 3-D printing. C. How UV lamps were produced D, How 3-D printers were invented 6. According to P aragraph 2,the 3-D printer
A . prints out things layer by layer B. was first used to print furniture C. appeared in the movie Wateroworld D. uses UV lights to harden printed things 7. Why did the Detroit car companies show great interest in Hull’s invention? A. They were impressed by Hull’s ability to make movies . B.They wanted to improve thire car industry
C.They hoped to print out a who;e car with the technology D.They needed to produce cars that were safe from weapon attacks. 8. Joris Peels will probably agree that A.A 3-D printer is as smart as a robot B. the prices of 3-D printers are still too high
C. with a 3-D printer anyone can get whatever product he/ she wants
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D. it is hard for common people to use 3-D printer. C.
LOCUST GROVE, VIRGINIA-- There’s nothing like experiencing history to understand it. So instead of reading about the US Civil War in testbooks, some schoolchildren in Virginia are taking a hands-on approach to learning about what happened in their area. They are creating videos related to the conflict between the northern Union and southern states from 1861-1865.
In one scene children act two Union generals, meeting at the Rapidan River in central Virginia. The teenagers are producing a mini-video about the key role that temporary pontoon bridges(浮桥）played during the war. Shane Lohr, who played one of the generals, learned the bridges provided big advantages for the armies because they could set them up quickly.
The scene is in one of several videos relating to the Civil War being produced by local school children the project is started by the Journey Through Hallowed Ground, which raises are awareness of historical sites from Pennsylvania to Virginia, including many Civil War battleground.
With help from advisors, the children also research, write, and edit the videos. They got a chance to try out directing and learned a lot about Civil War’s history in the process.
Student director John Ashley says the experience made him think more about the human aspect of the war.
― In history books, you only read about the battles and that sort of stuff. But from this project you will learn a little bit more about the people who were living here at that time.‖ said Ashley.
9. Some students in Virgina are learning history by ______________________.
A. spending more time on textbooks. B. visiting the historical sites. C. producing videos themselves. D.writing research papers. 10.The Journey Through Hallowed Ground________________________. A. promotes the sale of videos produced by students. B. is the sponsor of a worldwide charity organization. C. is devoted to the protection of national natural sites. D. tries to make people know more about historical sites. 11.What does John Ashley think of the experience?
A. It’s educational. B. It’s tiring. C. It’s relaxing. D. It’s upseting. 12. What’s the best tittle for the text?
A. Students think more about US history. B. Students like making videos about history.
C. Students make movies to experience US history. D. A group raises awareness of historical sites.
D
Events for Mother’s Day High tea by the Thames
The London Eye is offering a selection of Mother’s Day packages this year including a special afternoon tea for $55 per persin. Your mom will be served sandwiches, biscuits and cakes while she admires sweeping views of the London skyline. There will also be a chocolate tasting experience for $47 per person that includes a glass of Prosecco wine and a Hotel Chocolate goodie
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bag (礼包）。
Cookery class in Dorset
Famouse chef Lesley Waters is holding a half- day Mother Day cookery class on Saturday 29 March at her cookery school in Dorset for just $20 per peron. Your mom can try her hand at creating some classic dishes, pick up some entertaining tips and enjoy a grand tasting party. To enjoy a weekend there, you may book Lottie’s Loft, a nearby hotel with a designer kitchen and a balcony overlooking the Dorset countryside. A three-ninght stay arriving Friday 28 March costs $117 per person.
Tree top adventure in Snowdonia
If your mom likes singing the Welsh countryside from a very different angle, book her tree top addventure in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia. The site feature over 30 barriers, including balancing beams (平衡木），muddy ponds and rope bridges. The attraction also has Europe’s highest giant swing. Tickets are priced at $42 per person but mums go free on 30 Warch when visiting with at least one other person. Cage diving in London
If your mum would get more thrilled from diving than dining, throw her at the London Aquarium (水族馆） swimming with sharks. The activity costs $125 per person, but includes priority(优先）entrance, all equipment, a behind-the-scences tour and access to the rest of the aquarium. No diving experience is necessary but participants must, of course,be able to swim. And if you’re too scared to join her you can book an audience ticket for %25.
13. If your mum likes fine dining as well as amazing countryside scenery, you can choose____. A. Cage diving in London. B. High tea by the Thames.
C. Cookery class in Dorset. D. Tree top adventure in Snowdonia.
14. If your mum chooses cage diving at the London Aquarium, she_________________. A. can have a close look at sharks. B. must have someone accompany her.
C. should have some diving experience D. has to pay extra money for the equipment 15. All the events mentioned in the text____________________________/
A. Involve thrilling activities B. need to be booked ahead of time
C. are free for mothers on Mother’s Day D. are intented to provide fun for mothers
第二节（阅读短文，从七个选项中选出五个最佳选项，使文章过渡自然） Testing the five -second rule
You may have seen a friend drop food on the floor,pice it up,and eat it,while declaring,\"Five-second rule!\"It's said that food dropped on the floor for five secongs or less is stilllikely to be clean.__16__
Students at britain's Aston University,led by microbiology professor Anthony Hilton,tested the rule avnd found it has some scientific basis.The study's results show that food dropped for five seconds is less likely to contain bacteria than if it sits there for longer, according to Hilton.
The students also found that the type of flooring where the dropped food lands has an effect.__17__ Bacteria are most likely to transfer from tiled(铺瓷砖的) surfaces to wet food when the food has stood there for more than five seconds.
__18__ Therefore,consumers should still be careful.\"However,the findings of this study will relax those who have been using the five-second rule for years,although it was generally believed
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to be a pure legend(传说),\"Professsor Hilton said in statement.
The research team at Ashton also survey 500 people to find out who employs the five-second rule.Of the people surveyed,87％ said they would eat food dropped on the floor,or have done so in the past.__19__\"Our study showed people are also more likely to follow the five-second rule,which our research has shown to be much more than an old wives'tal,\"Hilton says.
Still,scientists say you should be careful about eating food dropped on the floor,especially if you have doubts about the cleanliness of the surface.__20__
A. But is that true?
B. Carpet surfaces have the lowest risk.
C. Of those people,the majority were women.
D. We've just lost our last excuse to eat food off the floor. E. Usually people recover from the infection in five days.
F. There is still a risk of infectino if certain bacteria are present on the dropped surface.
G. A biologist points out that one in six Americans get sick from food poisoning everyyear.
一． 完型填空。（每小题1.5分，共30分）
A psychic(有特异功能的人) who secretly helped the London police solve hundreds of crimes over more than 20 years spoke about her extraordinary relationship with the police. Nella Jones exposed details about a series of ____21____ where her information led directly to the ___22____. The Metropolitan Police, who had never publicly admitted her rule, held a dinner in her honor to express ___23___ for her ―invaluable‖ help in ___24___ a number of criminals. Her relationship with the police began many years ago, shortly after the __25__of Johannes Vermeer’s painting The Guitar Player. Mx Jones soon began to receive visions that told her the painting was in a cemetery(墓地) in east London. The police __26__it, undamaged and wrapped in newspaper, in St. Bartholomew’s churchyard. ―After that, word got around, and soon other __27__come to call, asking if I could _28__‖she said.
Since then, Ms Jones has helped solve various murders, forecast where bombs would be placed, and traced money stolen in bank robberies. ―Sometimes I feel__29__,‖ she said. ―I __30__ have to pick up the pain of the victims. I sometimes think it’s not a __31__, but a cruse(诅咒).‖
One police officers took her to the room where someone had __32__an old woman. She told officers she could see the letters EARL and a __33__ car. There was a garage called Earl Motors nearby. Investigations by police __34__ that a man had recently sold the garage owners a red car. He turned out to be the murderer.
―Nella has given __35__assistance on a number of murders,‖ said Detective Chief Inspector Arnie Cookr. ―We have to keep a(n) __36__ mind to the paranormal (超长的). It would be __37__not to follow up the leads she gives us, __38__ a lot of strange things do happen.‖ Nella says everyone is born with __39__ similar to hers, but few try to use them. ―It’s the most natural thing in the world,‖ she said. ―And I’m glad I’ve done my bit for __40__.‖
21. A.exhibitions B. cases C. changes D. Failures
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22. A.patients B.victims C.criminals D.doctors 23. A.disappointment B.thankfulness C.surprise D.regret 24. A.catching B.teaching C.persuading D.questioning 25. A.damage B.creation C.discovery D.theft 26. A.ruined B.lost C.found D.bought
27. A.painters B.church members C.journalists D.police officers 28. A.calm down B.give up C.help out D. turn around 29. A.great B.terrible C.pleasant D.strange 30. A.often B.still C.seldom D.soon 31. A.gift B.present C.chance D.reward 32. A.served B.killed C.cheated D.saved 33. A.new B.broken C.red D.green 34. A.meant B.showed C.promised D.admitted 35. A.financial B.limited C.valuable D.professional 36. A.conscious B.sharp C.brilliant D.open 37. A.nice B.stupid C.brave D.rude 38. A.if B.though C.unless D.because 39. A.abilities B.shortcomings C.problems D.beliefs 40. A.relatives B.friends C.science D.society
三． 语法填空。（阅读下面材料，在空白处天上适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式； 每小题1.5分，共15分）
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived. Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it 41._________________(announce) to the feelings that the island would sink, so they all constructed boats and left except Love.
Love was the only one that stayed. She wanted to hold on 42.__________________ the last possible moment.
When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.
Richness was passing by love in 43._____________________grand boat. Love asked, ―Richness, can you take me with you?‖
Richness answered, ―No, I can’t. My gold and silver is 44._____________(dear) than you.‖ Love asked Vanity for help but was refused again.
Then love asked Sadness and Happiness for help, neither of 45.________was willing to help. Suddenly，there was a voice，―Come，Love，I will take you.‖It was an elder. Feeling so overjoyed，Love even forgot to ask the elder 46.__________________ her name was. When they arrived on land，the elder went her own way. 47.________________(realize) how much was owed the elder，Love asked Knowledge，another elder，―Who helped 48._____________________？‖ ―It was Time，‖Knowledge answered. ―Time？‖asked Love.―But why？‖
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Knowledge smiled and 49.________________ deep wisdom answered，―Because only Time is able to understand how 50._______________(value) Love is.‖ 四．短文改错。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改，每处1.5分，共15分。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉
修改：在错的词下划一横线(),并在该词下面写出修改的词。 注意：1 每处错误及修改仅限一词
2 只允许修改10处，多者（从第十一处起）不计分
I learned from an early age that confidence is such important in life. I spent a lot of time learn
painting as a kid. One day, my father encourages me to take parts in a painting competition. I
wanted to, and I thought my painting was not good enough. My father told me that he had been
shown my painting to a famous painter and that be thought highly of it. Hear what he said, I was
happier and decided to enter the competition. In my surprise, I won the first prize. Later my father
said that he didn’t show his painting to anybody at all, but it gave me strength to go on.
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