The Five Best Countries to Move to for Retirement
Retiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.
Costa Rica
Mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees 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英 语
注意事项：本试卷满分为150分，时量为120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What language does the woman know better
A. Chinese. B. French. C. English.
2. What will the woman do this Sunday
A. Host a concert.
B. Go to a party.
C. Work at a restaurant.
3. Why hasn’t the woman been attending the club meeting lately
A. She was ill. B. She left the club. C. She took a trip.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. At a cinema. C. At a restaurant.
5. What does the man have
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A rabbit.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
How many people are invited to the party
Two. B. Four. C. Six.
What time of the day is it now
Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
How does the man feel about the girl’s grades
Doubtful. B. Stressed. C. Proud.
Who did the girl do the work for
Her teachers. B. Her parents. C. Herself.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
What’s wrong with the man？
He is ill. B. He is tired. C. He is hungry.
What will the man do tomorrow
Rest at home. B. Take an exam. C. Buy some books.
Where will the woman go next
To school. B. To a drugstore. C. To a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A test. B. A scientist. C. Family life.
Where is the woman probably from
China. B. Mongolia. C. Germany.
How does the man feel in the end
Calm. B. Uninterested. C. Surprised.
What will the woman do next
Find her relatives.
Check the results again.
Research her family tree.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
What is the talk mainly about
A teenager sailing across the Atlantic.
A teenager sailing around the world.
A teenager sailing from Canary Islands to Antigua.
How old was Michael when he started to sail
7 years old. B. 15 years old. C. 16 years old.
How long did Michael’s trip to cross the Atlantic take
Six weeks. B. Four and a half months. C. Seven months.
Why is Michael doing the trip
To meet another traveler.
To be close to nature.
To break a record.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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 。
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The Five Best Countries to Move to for Retirement
Retiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.
Costa Rica
Mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees 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.
Malaysia
Retirees 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.
Mexico
Because 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.
Panama
Gentle 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.
21. 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.
22. Which country location specially attracts retirees from the U. S.
A. Malaysia’s. B. Mexico’s.
C. Panama’s. D. Costa Rica’s.
23. 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.
B
More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.
The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.
The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).
The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”
According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.
24. This passage is probably taken from ______.
A. a storybook B. a textbook C. a magazine D. a newspaper
25. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.
A. the banks were too low B. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)
C. the river was too narrow D. they had had wet days for some time
26. From the passage we know that ______.
A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by bus
B. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher lands
C. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victims
D. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood
27. What is the best title for this passage
A. A Big Flood B. Ternang Is destroyed
C. Over 10,000 People Are Homeless D. Rescue Team Arrived
C
“Life is about daring to carry out your ideas,” said Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
One of the best-known living mountaineers, now 74, Messner became the first person to climb Mount Qomolangma alone and without the help of bottled oxygen (氧气) in 1980.
He also became, in 1986, the first to reach the world’s 14 mountain tops of over 8,000 meters, again without bottled oxygen.
Along the way, he has practiced a special style of mountaineering known as alpinism, in which climbers try to reach the top with as little material (材料) and outside help as possible.
But it is an art that is increasingly getting lost — today’s climbers depend on Sherpas (local guides for climbers in the Himalayas) and ready-made routes to reach the top, Messner said.
“The true alpinist doesn’t want such help. He wants to go into the wild,” he said.
His achievements have made him a great hero, but Messner says he has gotten into plenty of dangerous situations along the way，too.
“Around half of the top alpinists have died climbing,” he said.
“Of course, if I turn back more often than the others, I can increase my chances of survival,” he added. “But if I hadn’t been lucky a few times, I wouldn’t be here.”
Messner later moved on to different challenges (挑战), crossing the Gobi Desert and Antarctica.
He is also a writer and was in Frankfurt to present his latest book, Wild, telling the true story of a 1916 Antarctic expedition (探险).
Today, Messner spends his time making films and talks excitedly about his present one, which is set in Kenya, Africa, and tells the story of two climbers who run into trouble and are faced with life-changing situations.
After a lifetime of following his next dream, he believes film-making will be his final project.
“I was always at my best when I was learning, when I was curious (求知的),” he said.
28. What is special about true alpinists
A. They can reach the top quickly. B. They try to depend on themselves.
C. They follow ready-made routes. D. They often work with local guides.
29. What helped Messner survive dangerous situations
A. Good luck. B. Belief. C. Good skills. D. Courage.
30. What does Messner tell us about the story of his new film
A. It is very interesting. B. It happens in Africa.
C. It is based on his latest book. D. It records his true experiences.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. A new film. B. A new book. C. A great alpinist. D. A great expedition.
D
Humans have favoured red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could mean the end of a rosy red apple.
The ancestors(祖先) of the modern apple were wild trees growing in what is now Kazakhstan. Today, wild apple trees still grow there, perfuming the air with fallen fruit and feeding the bears that move slowly through the forest, although the wild apples' numbers have become smaller by 90% in the last 50 years due to human development and their future is uncertain.
Apple colour arises from the expression level of certain genes in the skin, scientists have found. Interestingly, colour also depends on temperature. To get an apple that's fully red, temperatures must stay cool, David Change, an expert at Plant and Food Research in New Zealand, explains. As temperatures warm, he suggests, it could become more difficult for apples to turn red.
Colour probably didn't win other features of an apple when growers were evaluating a new tree, however. Instead, they focused on the taste and use for the apple: some are good for cider, some for pies, some for sauce, and some for eating. It didn't much matter exactly what the fruit looked like and whether it looked the same from tree to tree, because farmers were growing fruit for themselves and for their local market, and function mattered more than looks.
Bunker says that all changed about a hundred years ago. The redder apples might not be better than the yellower ones—in fact they might be worse---but, "red sells; that's the problem”.
"It happens to every single apple on the market," says Bedford. "That's just the nature of our desire to have apples the way we want them to look...ever since man has been making choices they've been making them redder and redder. "
32.What's the main idea of the passage
A.Humans have been preferring red apples.
B. Rising temperatures make apples no longer red.
C.The ancestors of modern apple still exist.
D.Growers pay less attention to change the colour of apples.
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Scientists have found ways to change the colour of apples.
B. Apples will become red in winter because of the low temperature.
C. Apple colour is greatly influenced by temperature.
D. The higher the temperature is , the redder apples will be.
34.Which of the following statements will NOT win the favor of growers
A. The colour of the apple. B.The taste of the apple.
C.The use of the apple. D.The function of the apple.
35.What does Bedford's words mean
A. Every single apple on the market looks nice.
B. We humans desire to change the appearance of apples.
C. Humans have been choosing various apples.
D. Humans in fact prefer the apples which look redder.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school (grades six through eight) or a junior high school (grades seven through nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment. 36
You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class and getting to know new teachers. These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的) level than your middle and junior-high school teachers. 37 In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills, On top of all this, peer pressure to drink and smoke often increases in high school. 38
Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or counselor to find a solution. 39
If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.
40 With time, you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready
A. You will experience many changes.
B. They want to help you get into college.
C. High school may seem discouraging (令人沮丧) at first.
D. You can make friends at senior high school easily.
E. They are there to help you get into this great new time in your life.
F. High school is difficult for those who are not prepared well at first.
G. Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’ve had cerebral palsy（CP）(大脑性瘫痪)since I was born. Because of this I am not 41 to use some of the muscles(肌肉)in my body in a normal way. One of my legs is shorter and smaller than my other leg. I cannot 42 that leg and foot so I have to wear a brace(支架).
You may think it is no big deal to have a weak leg and to come in last in all the races... 43 it is. When you are growing up, you don't want to be the one who is always the last one.
Because I walk differently and wear a brace, kids call me “retard”(弱智).You honestly don't know how 44 kids can be unless you 45 it. I try to rise to it, but sometimes I just have to let my feelings out. Sometimes I come home with my eyes red from crying.
CP will never go away. I will have CP for my 46 life. Over the years, I have learned to 47 the people who don't understand my situation. I have learned to look for my 48 points and not be 49 by my weaker ones. One of my strong points is 50 and I try especially hard at whatever I do. I think singing is something that keeps me 51 every day.
If you have some kind of disability, I 52 you to start to do something that makes you happy today. You can do whatever you believe you can. I hope my story inspires you to take a 53 look at life and let you know there are kids just like you who have a 54 time, too. Just don't let your hard times take the place of your 55 , and keep reaching for the stars.
41. A. able B. afraid C. ready D. proud
42. A. show B. hit C. control D. need
43. A. but B. if C. so D. because 、.
44. A. shy B. unfriendly C. brave D. honest
45. A. wonder B. express C. imagine D. experience
46. A. crazy B. healthy C. whole D. social
47. A. rise to B. give up C. remember D. choose
48. A. final B. key C. central D. strong
49. A. pulled down B. turned down C. fooled D. used
50. A. cooking B. dancing C. singing D. learning
51. A. feeling B. waiting C. going D. working
52. A. allow B. encourage C. force D. promise
53. A. better B. serious C. special D. closer
54. A. peaceful B. short C. wonderful D. hard
55. A. ideas B. dreams C. attitudes D. difficulties
第二节（共10小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I’ve just finished my 56 (one) day of senior high school and I really enjoyed it. I have been told that schoolwork will present more of 57 challenge in the years ahead, and 58 the teachers will hold us to higher standards. This means I’ll have to put a lot of effort into my studies. I’ll also need to be very careful about balancing my schoolwork and 59 (hobby).This is all quite new and different 60 my life at junior high school, but I’m sure I’ll rise to all these challenges. In fact, I’m looking forward to being more 61 (dependent) and responsible for my own learning. There is so much knowledge I need to acquire, so I 62 (work) harder than ever. I also plan to take advantage of every opportunity 63 (improve) my communication skills. I’ll make friends by 64 ( join) some clubs. I have confidence in my ability to do 65 (good) at senior high school!
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华，你的朋友Jenny向你询问如何保持健康。请你给她发一封邮件提些建议。内容要点如下：
注意合理饮食(keep a balanced diet)。多吃鱼、肉、豆类等(beans), 特别是新鲜蔬菜
和水果，不要吃太多甜食(sweet)；
注意锻炼身体(take physical exercise)。劳逸结合，多参加体育活动；
保证充足的睡眠。不要熬夜，每天至少睡8个小时。
注意：1．词数80词左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jenny,
How nice to hear from you! In your letter you asked me how to keep healthy. I would like to ___________________________________________________________________________
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Only in this way can you keep fit.
Yours,
Li Hua
（满分25分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 120 左右。
“Want to go to the pool tomorrow ” Rosa asked Stephanie during recess(休息). The pool at the YMCA was one of their favorite places, where they learnt and practiced swimming.
Rosa and Stephanie did everything together. They rode the school bus together. They sat together during lunch. They took dance lessons together and they even went to the same summer camp. Their classmates called them “twins”. They were best friends. Most of the time.
Sometimes, though, when Stephanie was with other friends, she ignored Rosa or treated her like a little kid, even though they were the same age. Rosa and Stephanie had played together since they were babies, but sometimes Stephanie didn't act like a friend.
Today was one of those times.
“Sorry. I’m already going to the pool,” Stephanie said. “Toni and Vanessa and I are going.” She gave a broad smile, but in Rosa’s eyes, it wasn’t her nice smile. Saying nothing more, she walked straight away to join Toni and Vanessa, and Rosa was left standing alone, with her face burned and an angry tension coming into her limbs.
After school, at dance class, Stephanie talked and giggled with the other dancers as they stretched in front of the mirror. When Rosa came in, Stephanie didn’t say hello to her, but just another smile. Rosa hesitated for a while about whether she should join them, but she still felt too upset.
Then she noticed Kiara, the new girl. Rosa joined her and began stretching, too. Kiara smiled and Rosa smiled back. The two girls began to talk. Rosa discovered that Kiara was not the quiet girl she had thought she was. Kiara talked a lot — about her little brother, about the tree house her uncle had built and even about swimming. “I love swimming,” Kiara said. “I will hold a pool party at the YMCA. Would you like to come ” “Yes. It’s awesome.” Rosa responded. She tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed. She hoped Stephanie felt left out.
注意：1. 续写词数应为120左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After the dance class, when Rosa got on the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their usual seat.
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When Rosa saw Stephanie in low spirits, her heart sank. _______________________________
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Keys
1-20 BBCBB CACCA ABAAC CBAAC
21-23 BBC 24-27. DDCA 28-31 BABC 32-35BCAD 36-40 ABGEC
41-45 ACABD 46-50 CADAC 51-55.CBADB
first 57. a 58.that 59.hobbies 60.from 61. independent 62. will work 63. to improve 64.joining 65. well/better
应用文：
Dear Jenny,
How nice to hear from you! In your letter you asked me how to keep healthy. I would like to give you some advice.
As you know, we teenagers grow very fast, so we need to keep a balanced diet and have nutritious foods, such as fish, meat, and beans, especially fresh vegetables and fruits. You had better not eat too much sweet. Also, you should take physical exercise regularly instead of studying in the classroom all the time. For example, you can play basketball or swim after school. What’s more, having enough sleep is very important. So I advise you to have at least eight hours of sleep every day and not to stay up too late.
Only in this way can you keep fit.
Yours
Li Hua
续写：
After the dance lesson, when Rosa boarded the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their usual seat. Seeing Rosa, Stephanie quickly moved her backpack off the seat to make room for her. But Rosa walked past and slid into the empty seat next to Kiara. They were talking about the pool party when Stephanie went over. “Do you still want to go swimming tonight ” Stephanie asked. “I’m already going,” she said without looking up. “Kiara and I are going together.” Rosa smiled. Stephanie nodded and looked at her feet.
When Rosa saw Stephanie in low spirits, her heart sank. Getting even didn’t feel the way she had expected. She could walk away with her new friend and not look back. But when she saw Stephanie's watery eyes, her heart beat painfully. "Maybe we could all go together.” Rosa said. Stephanie’s face lit up. “I’m sorry for ignoring you. Thank you for your tolerance.” Stephanie said. Rosa gave her a hug and said, “I was too sensitive. Thank you for your tolerance, too.” The two girls smiled at each other, which was their nice smile.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Rosa和Stephanie是从小到大的好朋友，但有时Stephanie表现得不像朋友，有一天Rosa问Stephanie要不要一起去基督教青年会的游泳池游泳，Stephanie说她去过了就不去了，这让Rosa很尴尬；之后在舞蹈课上Rosa结识了新来的女孩Kiara，Rosa邀请Kiara一起去游泳，想以此来报复Stephanie。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“舞蹈课结束后，Rosa登上公共汽车时，Stephanie正在她们平常的座位上等着。”可知，第一段可描写Stephanie为Rosa腾位置，但Rosa并未坐在Stephanie身旁，而是与Kiara坐在了一起，Stephanie问Rosa还去不去游泳，Rosa说她和Kiara一起去，Stephanie很失落。
②由第二段首句内容“当Rosa看到Stephanie情绪低落时，她的心一沉。”可知，第二段可描写看到失落的Stephanie，Rosa并没有报复的快感，Rosa邀请Stephanie一起去游泳，最后两个女孩和解，露出美丽的笑容。
2.续写线索：座位——问话——失落——释然——和好——笑容
3.词汇激活
行为类
①迅速移开背包：quickly moved her backpack off / swiftly moved her backpack off
②走过去：went over / walked over
③不回头：not look back / not turn her head
情绪类
①心跳得很痛苦：beat painfully / beat bitterly
②露出喜色：lit up / brightened up
