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Module 3 单元质量检测（三）
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
We all want to believe that laughter is good for what makes us ill, but the science backing that up is thin.Most studies have been small and have relied on self reported assessments.
However, a few studies relying on lab testing do show some benefits.“A big laugh leads to the release (释放) of endorphins (chemicals that can make you feel happier) from the brain，” says Michael Miller from the University of Maryland Medical Center.
A 2005 study by Miller measured the blood flow of 20 volunteers before and after watching a funny movie and a sad movie.After the sad movie, blood flow was more restricted in 14 of the 20 viewers.But after the movie that made them laugh, average blood flow increased by 22 percent.
Financial backing for laughter and humor research is weak — so weak that when Mary Bennett, director of the Western Kentucky University School of Nursing, wanted to look into the effect of laughter on the immune (免疫) system, she found herself asking other researchers for equipment from their labs.“It's really hard to get taken seriously when you say you study laughter，” she says.
But her study of 33 healthy women, published in 2003, showed that those who laughed at a humorous movie had higher levels of natural killer cell activity, which increased their ability to fight off disease.However, the effect was seen only in the subjects who laughed out loud, not in those who quietly watched the comedy.
But most of the research on laughter and health depends on personal feelings or opinions rather than scientific facts.One study of 70 depressed elderly women found that laughter yoga was just as effective as exercise in improving mood, as measured by self satisfaction reports by subjects.
When Bennett is asked whether laughter cures or prevents any disease, her quick answer is a simple “No.” Still, she adds, “I think it's a useful add on to real medicine.If you're receiving medicinal treatment, anything you can do to help you stay healthy through something unpleasant will help.”
1．What does the 2005 study show
A．Funny movies may cause blood problems.
B．Endorphins may make people happier.
C．Sad movies are harmful to patients.
D．Laughter may benefit health.
2．What is a difficult problem for Bennett
A．How to lead a research team.
B．How to study laughter and humor.
C．How to get support for her research.
D．How to do research on the immune system.
3．Who got health benefits from watching comedies in the 2003 study
A．Those who watched quietly.
B．Those who laughed aloud.
C．Those who watched often.
D．Those who laughed a lot.
4．What does Bennett say about laughter
A．It is effective in a limited way.
B．It can only cure some diseases.
C．It may replace some real medicine.
D．It will become a popular treatment.
B
Anne was sitting in the mountain of the village.It was her last spring in the mountain.That very day she would be leaving her aunt's house to rejoin her family in Los Angeles.She had been staying to finish the sixth grade when her parents readied their new home.
There was a presence beside her.Anne glanced to her left.There was another girl, who was drawing.It was a long time before the time was right for Anne to speak.
“Is this your Thinking Place too？” Anne asked.The other girl nodded and smiled, just a little.There was a piece of sadness，Anne realized, in that girl's blue eyes.There was more silence.Then the girl's question came, almost a whisper.
“What are you thinking about？” The eyes drifted to the tears still clinging to Anne's jaw.
“I love this place，” Anne said simply.This was the truth, and it was all that the other needed to hear.A comforting arm reached around Anne's shoulder.
“Me, too.”
“What are you thinking about？” asked Anne, remembering the sadness in the blue eyes.
“My family is moving to somewhere in Los Angeles.But I knew no one there.” Anne became happy.She told the girl she was moving back to Los Angeles.The girl became happy, too.They kept talking and found they had a lot in common.
Then it was time for Anne to go back to her aunt's house.She glanced back at her new friend, standing on the rocks in the mountains, and then examined the drawing.It showed the magic of their new friendship and the Thinking Place in swirls (漩涡) of brilliant color.A bright sun dappled the entire page in a hopeful gold.The girl gave it to Anne as a gift.
Walking through the forest toward her aunt's house, Anne turned the sheet over.There was a telephone number written on the back.
5．Why was Anne staying with her aunt
A．Because she was learning how to draw there.
B．Because she couldn't live in her own home then.
C．Because she wanted to receive good education there.
D．Because she missed her aunt and wanted to live with her.
6．We infer that the other girl ________.
A．was sure she'd make many new friends
B．looked forward to going to Los Angeles
C．felt sad about leaving the village
D．was bad at drawing
7．How did Anne react hearing the girl was moving to Los Angeles
A．She considered it great news.
B．She thought the girl was lying.
C．She wanted to comfort the girl.
D．She felt sad that they would be apart.
8．We can infer from the end of text that ________.
A．the two girls had seen each other before
B．the two girls wouldn't see each other again
C．the girl would call Anne as soon as possible
D．the girl wanted Anne to keep in touch with her
C
Camp Friendship
Join our summer Camp Friendship 2019.
Who：Children age 3－14 who need to work on social, communication, and friendship skills.
What：A super fun summer program with tons of indoor & outdoor playtime, games, arts & crafts, water play, sports, and more! Kids will also work on school preparedness skills such as following the timetable, working with a group, waiting nicely, etc.
Where：210 East Broad Street in Falls Church, VA!
When：Hours are 9 am－3 pm; aftercare is provided (for an additional cost) from 3－5 pm.
Session (期) 1：July 10－14 & 17－21
Session 2：July 24－28 & July 31－Aug 4
Why：Making friends isn't always easy! At our program, kids will have tons of fun working on friendship skills while doing all kinds of fun camp like activities.
Children who apply should be both verbal and conversational.We always have at least a 1∶4 adult to child ratio.Children under age 6 as of July 10, 2019 may attend no more than 2 consecutive (连续的) weeks of camp.
How to sign up：
1)Complete the application form.
2)We will contact you to set up a “get to know you” intake playdate (for younger kids) or meet and greet (for older kids) with other applicants.You may choose preferred dates on the application form.
3)Attend the intake with your child.
*There is a ＄120 fee for the meeting, during which we will find if our program is a good fit for your child and develop goals for him/her to work on while at camp.After each intake playdate, we will inform you of our decision either during the intake or within one week of the date you attend.If your child is accepted, you must then place your deposit (订金) to reserve your child's spot.
Tuition：
1 session (2 weeks)＝＄1,400
2 sessions (4 weeks)＝＄2,800
Aftercare (3 pm－5 pm): ＄100/per week/per child
*You can enjoy a 5% discount when registering (登记)/paying for two sessions at the same time.
Things to bring: Lunch, water bottle, change of clothes, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel.
9．What's special about the camp
A．It runs 6 hours a day.
B．It is mainly for kids under 6.
C．It builds campers' social skills.
D．It focuses on outdoor activities.
10．What should parents do before attending the intake
A．Call the staff. B．Meet other kids.
C．Pay some fees. D．Put down a deposit.
11．How much will you be charged for one session
A．＄1,330. B．＄1,400.
C．＄2,660. D．＄2,800.
D
I think the most profound (深远的) influence in my life was my father.He was an inventor and a scientist with an inquisitive (好奇的) mind.He loved and was greatly stimulated by the beauty and the design he found in nature.Once he was asked how he got the idea for his invention, the silencer.He answered, “By watching the way water behaved when it went down a drain.”
This simple statement opened up for me the ideas which led to a firm belief that human intelligence needs no bounds.I believe that through the use of our intelligence we will move progressively closer to an understanding of man and of the universe around us and that this knowledge will bring a closer harmony between man and his surroundings.And then, this way lies the chance to make the world a better place to live.
Then I remember sitting with him on his boat one night in early September.He was deeply interested in astronomy and the stars were brilliant.He led my mind into unforgettable speculation (思索) as we explored the great beauty of that night.I think from this I came to understand that there must be law and order in our universe.There is design.Humans can observe.Humans can learn to understand.Finally, humans can apply.The secret is to apply in the interests of the common good.It is not for one or a few but for all people.
My mother and father each had an acute social conscience.They believed that because good fortune had given them better than average opportunities, they had a duty to perform in their communities.From this, no doubt, came my own conviction (主张) that I must give more than I receive and that a satisfactory life must be measured by its usefulness to others.I learned that each one of us has a right to his beliefs.From this understanding, I moved into the belief that people everywhere must learn how to work together for the common purpose of the improvement of human beings.
12．According to Paragraph 1, the writer's father ________.
A．was really interested in science
B．made great contributions to the society
C．got a lot of inspiration from nature
D．spent much time observing things
13．What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 2
A．Humans are the most intelligent creatures.
B．We are responsible for making the world better.
C．Father's words guided her to form her view of life.
D．We should trust our own beliefs.
14．What does the writer learn from the experience of seeing stars
A．The law of the universe never changes.
B．There are many secrets for us to explore in the universe.
C．What she saw that night had a profound influence on her future.
D．What people learn from nature can be applied to benefit all humans.
15．Why do the writer's parents want to perform a duty in their communities
A．They can gain more opportunities.
B．They are more talented than others.
C．They are in gratitude for their luck.
D．They hope to help others.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to handle jealousy (嫉妒)
Your jealousy can suggest a troubled relationship between you and your friends.__16__ Don't let jealousy affect your relationship with others.Use its appearance as a reason to better understand yourself.
Understand the emotion of jealousy.__17__ For instance, you may also be affected by fear, anger, sorrow, etc.Jealousy may just be the one you notice first.Spend time thinking through your emotions when you're feeling jealous.
Deal with your feelings.Learn to question your jealousy every time it appears.For example, ask yourself, “Is this jealousy because I feel afraid of angry Why am I feeling fear or anger here？” When you begin to question what makes you jealous in the moment, you can begin to take positive steps to manage the feelings constructively.__18__
Get to the root of your jealousy.Look at the emotions you feel within your jealousy, and think about the cause for each of them.Let's take an example.Once you might have a painful breakup.__19__ As a result, you feel the fear of losing another partner and start to feel jealous about your partner's friend.
__20__ Say something like, “I didn't mean to bother you about your friendship with Jim.It was not that I didn't trust you — I was just feeling insecure.” This will often be enough to give both of you the space to discuss what has just taken place.
A．Apologize to your partner and care for him.
B．Or you might have the desire for a new friend.
C．You're frightened to go through a similar experience.
D．It can also be a signal to you that it's time to make a change.
E．Find some time to explain your feelings to your friend sincerely.
F．In this way, you may avoid bad emotions that accompany jealousy.
G．When you feel jealous, there may be other emotions occurring with jealousy.
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；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。
Loving Kindness Is Twice Blessed
I felt gloomy (沮丧的) the other day.The weather had been dark and rainy, and I just didn't feel so __21__.
As I was sitting at my desk, I __22__ it was the birthday of a dear long time friend — a single, middle aged woman who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing and loves her __23__.
Knowing that she doesn't have family in town, I __24__ to give her a call.Sure enough, she was on B shift, __25__ to work late into the evening, and wouldn't have __26__ of a birthday this year.As always, __27__， she sounded cheerful and was happy that I __28__.
After I hung up, I couldn't __29__ the feeling that she would really appreciate a little attention on her special day.__30__ feeling a little gloomy myself, I tried to put it out of my mind, but as the day passed I couldn't shake the thought.I __31__ gave in, and that evening set off for the hospital with a card, a cheese cake, and some balloons.My friend's grateful smile and joyful surprise __32__ me I'd done the right thing and were a generous __33__ for the little effort it had taken.
When I got home, I realized that not only had I cheered up a __34__ friend on her birthday, but my own gloomy feelings had also disappeared.Making her day had __35__ my own!
Isn't that the way it is __36__ we take the time and make the __37__ to do something for someone else It's like the little saying，“Loving kindness is twice blessed; it blesses him who gives, and him who __38__.”
Cheering up people on their birthdays isn't the only thing we can do to make their day.Life constantly presents us with __39__ to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a difference to __40__.And the wonderful thing is that as we do, it changes things for the better for us too.
21．A.special B．positive
C．nervous D．proud
22．A.explained B．complained
C．remembered D．informed
23．A.family B．training
C．work D．school
24．A.decided B．continued
C．agreed D．refused
25．A.surprised B．disappointed
C．bored D．prepared
26．A.much B．many
C．little D．few
27．A.though B．besides
C．therefore D．otherwise
28．A.admitted B．called
C．succeeded D．apologized
29．A.experience B．imagine
C．shake D．understand
30．A.Almost B．Even
C．Never D．Still
31．A.luckily B．finally
C．unhappily D．hardly
32．A.convinced B．advised
C．promised D．reminded
33．A.response B．contribution
C．reward D．share
34．A.careless B．lonely
C．weak D．curious
35．A.troubled B．taken
C．wasted D．made
36．A.when B．where
C．why D．how
37．A.suggestion B．friend
C．effort D．call
38．A.tries B．receives
C．expects D．cares
39．A.opportunities B．dreams
C．shames D．regrets
40．A.someone B．something
C．everyone D．everything
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We want everyone to respect us.Do we respect everyone around us The answer is a big NO! We don't respect __41__ we think is better than us, we don't respect poor and old people, and we don't respect who we feel is less better __42__ us.So how can we win respect The easiest way __43__ (gain) respect is by giving respect.
Winning respect might be difficult but not impossible.Don't use bad language.Being __44__ (help) and listening to someone are a sign of giving respect and __45__ (win) respect as well.With patience and practice, you can get any kind of virtue.
Flowers are the main __46__ (attract) of any type of decoration and in the same way respect is the beauty of life.Life is terrible __47__ respect.Just think whenever you go to a party, everyone there is not treated equally.Do you know why Because of __48__ (they) manners.
Why are we not treated sometimes as __49__ (expect) Because we do the same to others who have expectations from us.Relationship can be healthy if we never cross the walls of respect.
Without respect, you can't live.You need respect everywhere, in life, in work, in society or in family.A respected person __50__ (speak) politely.
Ⅴ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
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。作文中共有10处语言错误， 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)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后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处， 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
One day, six people were traveling in a compartment (车厢) on a train.Five of them were quietly and polite but the sixth was rude young man.He was always making plenty of trouble, who disturbed them a lot.
Final, this young man got off the train at a station with his two heavy bags.Neither of the other travelers helped him but one of them waited until the rude young man was very far away from.And then he opened the window and shout to him “You left something behind in the compartment.”Then he closed the window again.
Heard this, the young man turned around and hurried back with his luggages.He was very tired while he arrived but he shouted through the window “What did I leave behind？” The traveler opened the window and said, “A very bad impression.”
Ⅵ.书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是某中学高二学生李玲， 请你以“My Foreign Friend”为题用英语写一篇短文向你校校报英文栏目投稿。
内容提示：
1．肖像描写；
2．如何认识并成为朋友的。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
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Module 3 单元质量检测（三）
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
We all want to believe that laughter is good for what makes us ill, but the science backing that up is thin.Most studies have been small and have relied on self reported assessments.
However, a few studies relying on lab testing do show some benefits.“A big laugh leads to the release (释放) of endorphins (chemicals that can make you feel happier) from the brain，” says Michael Miller from the University of Maryland Medical Center.
A 2005 study by Miller measured the blood flow of 20 volunteers before and after watching a funny movie and a sad movie.After the sad movie, blood flow was more restricted in 14 of the 20 viewers.But after the movie that made them laugh, average blood flow increased by 22 percent.
Financial backing for laughter and humor research is weak — so weak that when Mary Bennett, director of the Western Kentucky University School of Nursing, wanted to look into the effect of laughter on the immune (免疫) system, she found herself asking other researchers for equipment from their labs.“It's really hard to get taken seriously when you say you study laughter，” she says.
But her study of 33 healthy women, published in 2003, showed that those who laughed at a humorous movie had higher levels of natural killer cell activity, which increased their ability to fight off disease.However, the effect was seen only in the subjects who laughed out loud, not in those who quietly watched the comedy.
But most of the research on laughter and health depends on personal feelings or opinions rather than scientific facts.One study of 70 depressed elderly women found that laughter yoga was just as effective as exercise in improving mood, as measured by self satisfaction reports by subjects.
When Bennett is asked whether laughter cures or prevents any disease, her quick answer is a simple “No.” Still, she adds, “I think it's a useful add on to real medicine.If you're receiving medicinal treatment, anything you can do to help you stay healthy through something unpleasant will help.”
语篇解读：笑一笑，十年少。不过这一说法缺乏科学证据，目前针对笑的研究还很有限。
1．What does the 2005 study show
A．Funny movies may cause blood problems.
B．Endorphins may make people happier.
C．Sad movies are harmful to patients.
D．Laughter may benefit health.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第二、三段可知，这项研究表明，笑可能有益健康。
2．What is a difficult problem for Bennett
A．How to lead a research team.
B．How to study laughter and humor.
C．How to get support for her research.
D．How to do research on the immune system.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第四段可知，对于Bennett来说，如何获得研究支持很困难。
3．Who got health benefits from watching comedies in the 2003 study
A．Those who watched quietly.
B．Those who laughed aloud.
C．Those who watched often.
D．Those who laughed a lot.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第五段中的“However, the effect was seen only in the subjects who laughed out loud”可知，在2003年的研究中，观看喜剧只对那些大笑的实验参与者有健康效果。
4．What does Bennett say about laughter
A．It is effective in a limited way.
B．It can only cure some diseases.
C．It may replace some real medicine.
D．It will become a popular treatment.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，Bennett认为笑只有有限的医疗作用。
B
Anne was sitting in the mountain of the village.It was her last spring in the mountain.That very day she would be leaving her aunt's house to rejoin her family in Los Angeles.She had been staying to finish the sixth grade when her parents readied their new home.
There was a presence beside her.Anne glanced to her left.There was another girl, who was drawing.It was a long time before the time was right for Anne to speak.
“Is this your Thinking Place too？” Anne asked.The other girl nodded and smiled, just a little.There was a piece of sadness，Anne realized, in that girl's blue eyes.There was more silence.Then the girl's question came, almost a whisper.
“What are you thinking about？” The eyes drifted to the tears still clinging to Anne's jaw.
“I love this place，” Anne said simply.This was the truth, and it was all that the other needed to hear.A comforting arm reached around Anne's shoulder.
“Me, too.”
“What are you thinking about？” asked Anne, remembering the sadness in the blue eyes.
“My family is moving to somewhere in Los Angeles.But I knew no one there.” Anne became happy.She told the girl she was moving back to Los Angeles.The girl became happy, too.They kept talking and found they had a lot in common.
Then it was time for Anne to go back to her aunt's house.She glanced back at her new friend, standing on the rocks in the mountains, and then examined the drawing.It showed the magic of their new friendship and the Thinking Place in swirls (漩涡) of brilliant color.A bright sun dappled the entire page in a hopeful gold.The girl gave it to Anne as a gift.
Walking through the forest toward her aunt's house, Anne turned the sheet over.There was a telephone number written on the back.
语篇解读：Anne 即将离开她所住的村庄， 但在离开前她结交了一位新朋友。
5．Why was Anne staying with her aunt
A．Because she was learning how to draw there.
B．Because she couldn't live in her own home then.
C．Because she wanted to receive good education there.
D．Because she missed her aunt and wanted to live with her.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“She had been staying to finish the sixth grade when her parents readied their new home.”可知， 因为Anne自己的家没有弄好，不能住在自己家里。
6．We infer that the other girl ________.
A．was sure she'd make many new friends
B．looked forward to going to Los Angeles
C．felt sad about leaving the village
D．was bad at drawing
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段的“There was a piece of sadness, Anne realized, in that girl's blue eyes.”可推断那个女孩因为要离开那个村庄而感到难过。
7．How did Anne react hearing the girl was moving to Los Angeles
A．She considered it great news.
B．She thought the girl was lying.
C．She wanted to comfort the girl.
D．She felt sad that they would be apart.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“‘My family is moving to somewhere in Los Angeles.But I knew no one there.’ Anne became happy.”可知， Anne觉得这是好消息。
8．We can infer from the end of text that ________.
A．the two girls had seen each other before
B．the two girls wouldn't see each other again
C．the girl would call Anne as soon as possible
D．the girl wanted Anne to keep in touch with her
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据末段的“There was a telephone number written on the back.”可知， 那个女孩给Anne留了个电话号码， 这说明那个女孩想跟Anne保持联系。
C
Camp Friendship
Join our summer Camp Friendship 2019.
Who：Children age 3－14 who need to work on social, communication, and friendship skills.
What：A super fun summer program with tons of indoor & outdoor playtime, games, arts & crafts, water play, sports, and more! Kids will also work on school preparedness skills such as following the timetable, working with a group, waiting nicely, etc.
Where：210 East Broad Street in Falls Church, VA!
When：Hours are 9 am－3 pm; aftercare is provided (for an additional cost) from 3－5 pm.
Session (期) 1：July 10－14 & 17－21
Session 2：July 24－28 & July 31－Aug 4
Why：Making friends isn't always easy! At our program, kids will have tons of fun working on friendship skills while doing all kinds of fun camp like activities.
Children who apply should be both verbal and conversational.We always have at least a 1∶4 adult to child ratio.Children under age 6 as of July 10, 2019 may attend no more than 2 consecutive (连续的) weeks of camp.
How to sign up：
1)Complete the application form.
2)We will contact you to set up a “get to know you” intake playdate (for younger kids) or meet and greet (for older kids) with other applicants.You may choose preferred dates on the application form.
3)Attend the intake with your child.
*There is a ＄120 fee for the meeting, during which we will find if our program is a good fit for your child and develop goals for him/her to work on while at camp.After each intake playdate, we will inform you of our decision either during the intake or within one week of the date you attend.If your child is accepted, you must then place your deposit (订金) to reserve your child's spot.
Tuition：
1 session (2 weeks)＝＄1,400
2 sessions (4 weeks)＝＄2,800
Aftercare (3 pm－5 pm): ＄100/per week/per child
*You can enjoy a 5% discount when registering (登记)/paying for two sessions at the same time.
Things to bring: Lunch, water bottle, change of clothes, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel.
语篇解读：文章介绍了“友谊夏令营”的信息。
9．What's special about the camp
A．It runs 6 hours a day.
B．It is mainly for kids under 6.
C．It builds campers' social skills.
D．It focuses on outdoor activities.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Who部分的“who need to work on social, communication, and friendship skills”可知，该夏令营可以帮助孩子提高社交技能。
10．What should parents do before attending the intake
A．Call the staff. B．Meet other kids.
C．Pay some fees. D．Put down a deposit.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据How to sign up部分的“Attend the intake with your child ...There is a ＄120 fee for the meeting”可知，家长需要交一定的费用。
11．How much will you be charged for one session
A．＄1,330. B．＄1,400.
C．＄2,660. D．＄2,800.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Tuition部分的“1 session (2 weeks)＝＄1,400”和“*You can enjoy a 5% discount when registering/paying for two sessions at the same time”可知，参加两周的活动价格上没有优惠，仍应付＄1 400。
D
I think the most profound (深远的) influence in my life was my father.He was an inventor and a scientist with an inquisitive (好奇的) mind.He loved and was greatly stimulated by the beauty and the design he found in nature.Once he was asked how he got the idea for his invention, the silencer.He answered, “By watching the way water behaved when it went down a drain.”
This simple statement opened up for me the ideas which led to a firm belief that human intelligence needs no bounds.I believe that through the use of our intelligence we will move progressively closer to an understanding of man and of the universe around us and that this knowledge will bring a closer harmony between man and his surroundings.And then, this way lies the chance to make the world a better place to live.
Then I remember sitting with him on his boat one night in early September.He was deeply interested in astronomy and the stars were brilliant.He led my mind into unforgettable speculation (思索) as we explored the great beauty of that night.I think from this I came to understand that there must be law and order in our universe.There is design.Humans can observe.Humans can learn to understand.Finally, humans can apply.The secret is to apply in the interests of the common good.It is not for one or a few but for all people.
My mother and father each had an acute social conscience.They believed that because good fortune had given them better than average opportunities, they had a duty to perform in their communities.From this, no doubt, came my own conviction (主张) that I must give more than I receive and that a satisfactory life must be measured by its usefulness to others.I learned that each one of us has a right to his beliefs.From this understanding, I moved into the belief that people everywhere must learn how to work together for the common purpose of the improvement of human beings.
语篇解读：作者在父亲的影响下，了解到自然界中存在着许多的真理，这些真理往往对人有意义深远的启发。
12．According to Paragraph 1, the writer's father ________.
A．was really interested in science
B．made great contributions to the society
C．got a lot of inspiration from nature
D．spent much time observing things
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“He loved and was greatly stimulated by the beauty and the design he found in nature.”可知，作者的父亲从自然界中获得了很多灵感。
13．What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 2
A．Humans are the most intelligent creatures.
B．We are responsible for making the world better.
C．Father's words guided her to form her view of life.
D．We should trust our own beliefs.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段“This simple statement opened up for me the ideas which led to a firm belief that human intelligence needs no bounds ...”可知父亲的话引导着作者形成自己的人生观。
14．What does the writer learn from the experience of seeing stars
A．The law of the universe never changes.
B．There are many secrets for us to explore in the universe.
C．What she saw that night had a profound influence on her future.
D．What people learn from nature can be applied to benefit all humans.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段“Humans can observe ...It is not for one or a few but for all people.”可知，人们从大自然中学到的东西可以被应用以使得全人类受益。
15．Why do the writer's parents want to perform a duty in their communities
A．They can gain more opportunities.
B．They are more talented than others.
C．They are in gratitude for their luck.
D．They hope to help others.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段“They believed that because good fortune had given them better than average opportunities, they had a duty to perform in their communities.”可知，作者的父母由于感恩自己的幸运而肩负起对群体的责任。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to handle jealousy (嫉妒)
Your jealousy can suggest a troubled relationship between you and your friends.__16__ Don't let jealousy affect your relationship with others.Use its appearance as a reason to better understand yourself.
Understand the emotion of jealousy.__17__ For instance, you may also be affected by fear, anger, sorrow, etc.Jealousy may just be the one you notice first.Spend time thinking through your emotions when you're feeling jealous.
Deal with your feelings.Learn to question your jealousy every time it appears.For example, ask yourself, “Is this jealousy because I feel afraid of angry Why am I feeling fear or anger here？” When you begin to question what makes you jealous in the moment, you can begin to take positive steps to manage the feelings constructively.__18__
Get to the root of your jealousy.Look at the emotions you feel within your jealousy, and think about the cause for each of them.Let's take an example.Once you might have a painful breakup.__19__ As a result, you feel the fear of losing another partner and start to feel jealous about your partner's friend.
__20__ Say something like, “I didn't mean to bother you about your friendship with Jim.It was not that I didn't trust you — I was just feeling insecure.” This will often be enough to give both of you the space to discuss what has just taken place.
A．Apologize to your partner and care for him.
B．Or you might have the desire for a new friend.
C．You're frightened to go through a similar experience.
D．It can also be a signal to you that it's time to make a change.
E．Find some time to explain your feelings to your friend sincerely.
F．In this way, you may avoid bad emotions that accompany jealousy.
G．When you feel jealous, there may be other emotions occurring with jealousy.
语篇解读：当你嫉妒你的朋友时，你该怎么办呢？
16．解析：选D 段首第一句与该选项是并列关系；同时选项中的it指代了前一句中的your jealousy。
17．解析：选G 空格后的“For instance, you may also be affected by fear, anger, sorrow, etc.”举例说明了G项中的other emotions。
18．解析：选F 该项与“...you can begin to take positive steps to manage the feelings constructively.”形成因果关系。
19．解析：选C 该项中的a similar experience指的是前一句中的“a painful breakup”。
20．解析：选E 该项总结了段落大意：向朋友解释(你为什么会嫉妒)。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；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。
Loving Kindness Is Twice Blessed
I felt gloomy (沮丧的) the other day.The weather had been dark and rainy, and I just didn't feel so __21__.
As I was sitting at my desk, I __22__ it was the birthday of a dear long time friend — a single, middle aged woman who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing and loves her __23__.
Knowing that she doesn't have family in town, I __24__ to give her a call.Sure enough, she was on B shift, __25__ to work late into the evening, and wouldn't have __26__ of a birthday this year.As always, __27__， she sounded cheerful and was happy that I __28__.
After I hung up, I couldn't __29__ the feeling that she would really appreciate a little attention on her special day.__30__ feeling a little gloomy myself, I tried to put it out of my mind, but as the day passed I couldn't shake the thought.I __31__ gave in, and that evening set off for the hospital with a card, a cheese cake, and some balloons.My friend's grateful smile and joyful surprise __32__ me I'd done the right thing and were a generous __33__ for the little effort it had taken.
When I got home, I realized that not only had I cheered up a __34__ friend on her birthday, but my own gloomy feelings had also disappeared.Making her day had __35__ my own!
Isn't that the way it is __36__ we take the time and make the __37__ to do something for someone else It's like the little saying，“Loving kindness is twice blessed; it blesses him who gives, and him who __38__.”
Cheering up people on their birthdays isn't the only thing we can do to make their day.Life constantly presents us with __39__ to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a difference to __40__.And the wonderful thing is that as we do, it changes things for the better for us too.
语篇解读：送人玫瑰， 手有余香；帮助别人， 快乐自己！帮助别人， 使我们得到最美好的祝愿；帮助别人， 使他人得到最美丽的微笑。生活让我们手牵手， 沐浴在阳光下， 帮助别人， 快乐自己， 让世界充满爱吧！
21．A.special B．positive
C．nervous D．proud
解析：选B positive意为“积极的， 乐观的”， 此处的“didn't feel so positive ”与上文的“felt gloomy”相符， 故选B。special“特别的”；nervous“紧张的”；proud“自豪的”， 均不符合语境。
22．A.explained B．complained
C．remembered D．informed
解析：选C 句意：当我坐在桌子旁的时候， 我记起这一天是我亲密的好朋友的生日。remember“记起”， 故选C。explain“解释”；complain“抱怨”；inform“告诉”， 均不符合当时的情景。
23．A.family B．training
C．work D．school
解析：选C 句意：从事护士职业30年， 她很喜欢自己的工作。work“工作”， 故选C。family“家庭”；training“训练”；school“学校”。此处护士是一种职业， A、B和D三项都不符合文意。
24．A.decided B．continued
C．agreed D．refused
解析：选A 句意：我知道她家没有人在镇上， 决定给她打个电话。decide to do sth.“决定做某事”， 故选A。continue“继续”；agree“同意”；refuse“拒绝”， 都可以和不定式搭配， 但不符合文意。
25．A.surprised B．disappointed
C．bored D．prepared
解析：选D 句意：确定无疑地， 她是B班， 准备工作到深夜。prepared“准备好的”， 故选D。surprised“惊讶的”；disappointed “失望的”；bored“枯燥的”， 均与当时的情景不符。
26．A.much B．many
C．little D．few
解析：选A not much of a “不是怎么了不起的；算不上好的”， 是固定搭配， 故选A。
27．A.though B．besides
C．therefore D．otherwise
解析：选A 根据上下文推出， 虽然她没时间自己庆祝生日， 但是好朋友打来电话， 她是高兴的。此处though 意为“不过”， 表转折， 故选A。besides“除……之外还有”；therefore“因此”；otherwise“否则”， 均不符合文意。
28．A.admitted B．called
C．succeeded D．apologized
解析：选B 根据上文提到作者决定打电话， 下文又提到的挂电话， 故选B。admit“承认”；succeed“成功”；apologize“道歉”， 均与文意不符。
29．A.experience B．imagine
C．shake D．understand
解析：选C 此处shake意为“动摇”， 而且根据后面“...but as the day passed I couldn't shake the thought.”可知选C。experience“经历”；imagine“想象”；understand“理解”， 均不能表达当时作者坚信朋友一定会感激的情感。
30．A.Almost B．Even
C．Never D．Still
解析：选D 句意：我仍然感觉有一点沮丧， 努力把它放在脑后。still“仍然”， 与文章开头相呼应， 故选D。其余几项都不能表示作者当时还有一点沮丧。
31．A.luckily B．finally
C．unhappily D．hardly
解析：选B 句意：我最终屈服了， 那天晚上， 我拿着贺卡、奶酪蛋糕和气球出发去医院。finally“最后”， 此处强调作者虽然还有点沮丧， 但最后还是决定去给好朋友过生日， 故选B。luckily“幸运地”；unhappily“不高兴地”；hardly“几乎不”， 均为副词， 但不符合语境。
32．A.convinced B．advised
C．promised D．reminded
解析：选A 句意：作者朋友感激的微笑和那种惊喜让作者相信自己做对了。convince“使相信”， 故选A。advise“建议”；promise“允诺”；remind“提醒”， 均不能表示作者相信自己做对了。
33．A.response B．contribution
C．reward D．share
解析：选C 根据上文得知：“她的笑容和惊喜是对我慷慨的回报。”reward “回报”， 故选C。response“反应”；contribution“贡献”；share“分享”。此处表示一点努力换得的是朋友的高兴， 这应该是对“我”的“回报”。
34．A.careless B．lonely
C．weak D．curious
解析：选B 根据第三段第一句话可知， 作者的朋友没有家人在镇上， 所以她是孤独的。lonely“孤独的”， 故选B。careless“粗心的”；weak“虚弱的”；curious“好奇的”， 这几项均与上文不符。
35．A.troubled B．taken
C．wasted D．made
解析：选D 句意：让她高兴就是让我高兴。此处“made my own”与“make her day”相符合， 故选D。其余几项都与“make her day”不相符。
36．A.when B．where
C．why D．how
解析：选A 句意：难道那不是一种方式吗？当我们花费时间， 努力与其他人做一些事情的时候， (我们也得到了相应的回报)。when“当……时候”， 故选A。
37．A.suggestion B．friend
C．effort D．call
解析：选C make the effort to ...为固定搭配， 表示“努力做某事”。根据上文作者为朋友庆祝生日得知， 应该是为其他人努力做事， 故选C。
38．A.tries B．receives
C．expects D．cares
解析：选B 句意：善良能得到双倍回报。它既祝福给予的人， 也祝福得到的人。receives与gives相对应， 故选B。其余几项都不能和gives相对应。
39．A.opportunities B．dreams
C．shames D．regrets
解析：选A 此处表示生活总是给我们很多机会去采取行动做好事。opportunity“机会”， 故选A。dream“梦想”；shame“羞愧”；regret“遗憾”。此处应是做好事的机会， 故B、C和D三项都不符合文意。
40．A.someone B．something
C．everyone D．everything
解析：选A 句意：生活总是提供给我们很多机会采取其他行动或做一件对某个人有重大影响的好事。someone“某个人”。本文提到作者给她朋友过生日，她朋友应该是“某个人”， 故选A。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We want everyone to respect us.Do we respect everyone around us The answer is a big NO! We don't respect __41__ we think is better than us, we don't respect poor and old people, and we don't respect who we feel is less better __42__ us.So how can we win respect The easiest way __43__ (gain) respect is by giving respect.
Winning respect might be difficult but not impossible.Don't use bad language.Being __44__ (help) and listening to someone are a sign of giving respect and __45__ (win) respect as well.With patience and practice, you can get any kind of virtue.
Flowers are the main __46__ (attract) of any type of decoration and in the same way respect is the beauty of life.Life is terrible __47__ respect.Just think whenever you go to a party, everyone there is not treated equally.Do you know why Because of __48__ (they) manners.
Why are we not treated sometimes as __49__ (expect) Because we do the same to others who have expectations from us.Relationship can be healthy if we never cross the walls of respect.
Without respect, you can't live.You need respect everywhere, in life, in work, in society or in family.A respected person __50__ (speak) politely.
语篇解读：本文探讨了尊重与被尊重之间的关系并告诉我们应该如何赢得他人的尊重。
41．who 空处引导宾语从句，在从句中作主语，且主语是人，we think是插入语，不影响句子结构，故应填who。
42．than 根据空前的less better可知，此处为比较级，故应填介词than。
43．to gain 此处为不定式作后置定语，修饰名词way，故填to gain。
44．helpful 由Being可知，此处应填一个形容词，故填形容词形式helpful。
45．winning 介词后跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语，故此处用winning作介词of的宾语。
46．attraction 根据空前的the main和空后的of可推知，此处应填一个名词，故用名词形式attraction。
47．without 根据上文的“respect is the beauty of life”可推知，没有尊重的生活是可怕的，故用介词without。
48．their 此处应用形容词性物主代词their修饰名词manners，在句中作定语。
49．expected as expected为固定搭配，意为“正如所想的那样”。
50．speaks 全文时态为一般现在时，故此处也用一般现在时，且主语A respected person为第三人称单数，故用speaks。
Ⅴ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
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。作文中共有10处语言错误， 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)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后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处， 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
One day, six people were traveling in a compartment (车厢) on a train.Five of them were quietly and polite but the sixth was rude young man.He was always making plenty of trouble, who disturbed them a lot.
Final, this young man got off the train at a station with his two heavy bags.Neither of the other travelers helped him but one of them waited until the rude young man was very far away from.And then he opened the window and shout to him “You left something behind in the compartment.”Then he closed the window again.
Heard this, the young man turned around and hurried back with his luggages.He was very tired while he arrived but he shouted through the window “What did I leave behind？” The traveler opened the window and said, “A very bad impression.”
答案：第二句：quietly→quiet; rude前加a
第三句：who→which
第四句：Final→Finally
第五句：Neither→None; 去掉from
第六句：shout→shouted
第八句：Heard→Hearing; luggages→luggage
第九句：while→when
Ⅵ.书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是某中学高二学生李玲， 请你以“My Foreign Friend”为题用英语写一篇短文向你校校报英文栏目投稿。
内容提示：
1．肖像描写；
2．如何认识并成为朋友的。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
My Foreign Friend
参考范文：
My Foreign Friend
I have an English friend named Mary, a tall and slim girl.She had white skin, blue eyes and golden hair.Two years ago, she came to China with her parents, who worked as teachers at a famous university.
It was in front of the teaching building that I met Mary for the first time last year.She asked me the way to the teachers' office.For some unknown reason, we were attracted by each other as soon as we met.We said hello to each other and began to talk happily.I soon knew her Chinese wasn't very good and that she wanted to make friends with a Chinese girl who could help her with it.Soon, we became good friends.Thankfully, my English improved greatly while I helped Mary with her Chinese.Gradually, I found we had much in common and we got along well with each other.
