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高考仿真检测
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第二部分 阅读理解
(满分40分，限时35分钟)
第一节(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
Historical fiction allows the young to experience history in an entertaining way, to meet people or to learn about other times and places.The following are some books which are sure to bring your children different experiences.
Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess
Author: Richard Platt
Illustrator: Chris Riddell
Overview (概要): With an oversize format (开本) and wonderfully detailed illustrations, young readers get a firsthand view of daily life in a castle in 1285 as Tobias Burgess, who is 11 years old, recounts his experiences as a new page (男侍)．
Awards: Parents' Choice Awards, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: 1999
Johnny Tremain
Author: Esther Forbes
Overview: Set in the 1770s, the story of Johnny Tremain, a 14 year old orphan (孤儿), is a dramatic one, focusing on his involvement in the Revolutionary War and the effect it has on his life.
Award: 1944 John Newbery Medal
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 1943
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Author: Jacqueline Kelly
Overview: Set in Texas in 1899, this is the story of Calpurnia Tate who is more interested in science and nature than in learning to be a lady and her life with her family, which includes six brothers.
Award: Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Henry Holt
Publication Date: 2009
Across Five Aprils
Author: Irene Hunt
Overview: This novel covers five years in the life of young Jethro Creighton and focuses on how the Civil War affects life for Jethro, from the age of 9 to 14, and his family on their southern Illinois farm.
Awards: Five, including recognition as a 1965 Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Follett Corporation
Publication Date: 1964
21．Which two persons share a similar life experience
A．Tobias Burgess & Johnny Tremain.
B．Calpurnia Tate & Jethro Creighton.
C．Tobias Burgess & Calpurnia Tate.
D．Johnny Tremain & Jethro Creighton.
22．What can we learn about The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
A．It's a science fiction.
B．Its story happens in a castle.
C．Its story focuses on a girl's childhood.
D．It's the last book to come out among the four.
23．Which of the following publishes a book that earns the most awards
A．Henry Holt.
B．Follett Corporation.
C．Candlewick Press.
D．Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
B
Glen Nevis is known as the “outdoor capital” of Scotland. Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, rises above the area, while the waters of the River Nevis flow through the rocky valley below. The wonderful scenery attracts walkers and climbers all through the seasons, though it's cold in winter.
During the summer months, one of the most exciting activities is the yearly Glen Nevis River Race, in which competitors race for three kilometres along the river, but not in a boat. Instead, each competitor uses a lilo, a plastic bed filled with air normally used for camping or floating in the sea, to race along the river. There are rocks, waterfalls and sections with scary names like Dead Dog Pool and the Leg Breaker for them to get through.
Competitors set off at 30 second intervals (间隔) by jumping with their lilos from a tiny shelf on a rock into the fast flowing water 12 metres below. It can take anything from 20 minutes to over two hours to complete the course，depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor.
The only rules are that competitors must be at least 16 years old, and should provide their own crash helmet (防撞头盔), a rubber wet suit and a life jacket. Gloves and old trainers are suggested to protect against knocks.The most important qualification (资格), however, is a sense of fun.
The race is full of exciting moments, and the greatest of these is at the Lower Falls Leap, where terrified competitors have to jump over a ten metre waterfall not far from the finish. More than 3,000 athletes have taken part in the race during its 30 year history. Their ￡30 entry fee helps to raise money for the mountain rescue team, whose members provide an essential service in the region for free.
The prizes may not be fantastic, but everyone receives a certificate (证书) of completion and the winner gets the title River Race Champion and all who take part agree that it is worth it for the satisfying feeling of reaching the end safely.
24．What do we know about the Glen Nevis River Race
A．It is usually held in winter.
B．Its winners receive grand prizes.
C．It is interesting though quite difficult.
D．Its participants have to swim for 3 km.
25．According to the text, to complete the race, ________.
A．the competitors' abilities matter
B．the quality of the lilos plays a key role
C．the level of the river does not matter much
D．the racers' performance counts more than speed
26．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The rules of the competition.
B．The requirements for competitors.
C．Methods of winning the competition.
D．Ways to protect you against injuries.
27．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．Most competitors give up halfway.
B．The athletes have to pay for the rescue.
C．Participants feel that finishing the race is worthwhile.
D．About 3,000 people participate in the race each year.
C
It resembled another aircraft at first sight.The pilot told his young passengers that it was built in 1964 by the Boeing Company. But appearances were misleading, and the 13 students from Europe and the USA who boarded the aircraft were in for the flight of their lives. Inside, the area that normally had seats had become a long white tunnel (隧道). Heavily padded (用软物垫) from floor to ceiling, it looked a bit strange. Most of the seats had been taken out, apart from a few at the back, where the young scientists quickly took their places.
For 12 months, science students from across the continents had competed to win a place on the flight at the invitation of the European Space Agency.The challenge had been to suggest imaginative experiments to be conducted in weightless conditions. For the next two hours the Boeing's flight would be shooting upwards towards the heavens before moving towards Earth. The intention was to achieve weightlessness for a few seconds.
The aircraft took off smoothly enough, but any feelings that I and the young scientists had that we were on anything like a scheduled passenger service quickly disappeared when the pilot put the plane into a 45 degree climb which lasted around 20 seconds. Then the engines cut out and we became weightless. Everything became confused, and left or right, up or down no longer had any meaning. After ten seconds of free fall descent (降落), the pilot pulled the aircraft out of its nosedive (俯冲)．
Each time the pilot cut the engines and we became weightless, a new team conducted its experiment. First it was the Dutch, who wanted to discover why cats always land on their feet. Then it was the German team, who conducted a successful experiment on a traditional building method to see if it could be used for building a future space station. The Americans had an idea to create solar sails that could be used by satellites.
After two hours of going up and down in the plane doing experiments, most of the students thought it was an unforgettable experience and one they would be keen to repeat.
28．What do we know about the plane
A．It had no seats.
B．It was produced in the USA.
C．It was painted white from the inside.
D．It looked like a normal plane from the outside.
29．Who might be the author
A．A student. B．A pilot.
C．A teacher. D．A journalist.
30．What were the plane's movements during the flight
A．Several quick climbs and sudden engine stops.
B．Quite a number of slow takeoffs and dives.
C．A lot of flying in circles.
D．Non stop free falls.
31．Why was the plane made weightless
A．To let passengers feel the conditions of space.
B．To allow the young scientists to try out their ideas.
C．To prepare the young scientists for future work in space.
D．To teach passengers skills needed to survive a plane crash.
D
Many cities and towns have laws that require people to recycle paper and plastics. Now some state and local governments have passed laws that require citizens to recycle their food waste as well. California and Vermont have statewide laws about recycling food waste that apply to businesses and homes. The process of recycling food waste and turning it into usable soil is called composting (堆制肥料)．
Food waste that can be composted includes fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, and eggshells. Garden waste such as stems and leaves can also be composted. Meat, fish, and dairy food waste cannot be recycled.
According to environmental groups, composting reduces the amount of trash going into landfills (垃圾填埋地), and composted waste holds a wide range of nutrients. When compost is added to the soil in gardens and fields, it helps crops grow.
Reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills is one reason why cities and states are passing food waste recycling laws.“Our landfills are far from enough for the creation of new ones is shrinking.” Renee Crowley, a project manager at the Lower East Side Ecology Center in New York City, told TFK.
Officials in Seattle, Washington, say that food waste makes up 30% of the trash going into landfills, and they are looking to reduce that percentage. That city has a law requiring people to recycle food waste. It is banned (禁止) from all garbage. There is a fine for people who put it into regular garbage.
Crowley points out that even in cities where food recycling is not a law, there are often places where citizens can drop off their food waste for composting. Many schools and colleges have also started composting programs.
Those who are against food recycling laws say that the composting process is costly. In addition, it can be difficult for people who live in apartments to store their waste because they don't have access to outside storage bins. Patti Ferguson from Orange County, California, told her local newspaper that she thought an indoor container containing food waste would get smelly.
32．What do we know about composting from the text
A．Not all food waste can be reused.
B．It is cheap to compost food waste.
C．Not all soil can be composted.
D．It is usually processed in empty landfills.
33．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．Ways of keeping nutrients in the soil.
B．Ways of reducing the amount of trash.
C．Examples of different useful nutrients.
D．Benefits of recycling food waste.
34．In Seattle, throwing food waste into garbage is ________.
A．acceptable B．shameful
C．required D．illegal
35．Patti Ferguson's attitude towards food recycling laws is probably________.
A．thankful B．negative
C．uncaring D．supportive
第二节(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。
Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Teachers
If your teachers have helped you out, do not forget to say “thank you” to them. There are many ways：
Show your thanks in actions.__36__Show your appreciation by making their job easier. Be sure that you are showing how much respect you have for them.
Say the words “thank you”. __37__ Sometimes a simple “thank you for helping me” could go much further than even many gifts at the end of the year.
__38__They may have encouraged you. They may have taken extra time to teach you something difficult. They may have inspired you. Whatever they did, let them know. However, be careful that it does not sound like you are trying to get in favor with the teachers. During the term or class, simply say “thanks” or “I really appreciate that.” Keep it simple. After the term or class is over，let them know in more words what they did really helped you. __39__
Let other people know how thankful you are for your teachers. Let your parents know how much that teacher has helped you. Let the principal (校长) know how much you like that teacher. Too often, the praise is given privately and complaints (投诉) are presented publicly. Principals tend to hear much more of the complaints. They need to hear the praise as well.__40__
A．Actions do speak louder than words.
B．Sometimes it is not easy to say “thank you”．
C．Let them know when and why you need their help.
D．Let teachers know how much they have helped you.
E．Let them know how much you appreciate that teacher.
F．Teachers do not often get positive feedback on their job.
G．Let them know their inspiration will have a long lasting impact on you.
第三部分 语言知识运用
(满分45分，限时30分钟)
第一节(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。
I had been trying for months to find a summer job working for a newspaper, to prove that I was an independent young woman.All my attempts were __41__.Finally, I decided to be a “flag girl”， hired by construction companies to direct __42__.I thought a written application wouldn't do the trick, __43__ I drove to the job site.That very day the foreman had decided to __44__ one more “flag girl”．He offered me the job.
I __45__ at the construction site Monday.The foreman gave me a reflective vest to __46__ and a Stop/Slow bat to hold.He positioned me at a certain point and said I should __47__ the seasoned flag girl at the opposite end.When she flipped (使急速地动) her __48__ to Slow, I was to flip mine to Stop, each of us giving the traffic some time to travel along the road.The job seemed __49__ but it was not.The first time I looked at my watch, I was __50__ to see it was only 8：30.I was tired of __51__.By noon the sun was merciless and my arms were __52__.By the end of the day all my bones were aching.As much as I wanted to __53__ the job, I had a point to prove.
I stuck it out all summer.The next spring, I began to send out __54__ to every newspaper again.My résumé (简历) __55__ included being a “flag girl”. I got a(n) __56__ at a small town newspaper, was hired as a junior __57__ and spent my entire professional life there.My employer once told me that he decided to interview me because he __58__ what a “flag girl who studied journalism” would look like.After listening to my __59__， he knew I was the reporter he wanted, a person who wasn't __60__ to go outside her comfort zone to get what she wanted.
41．A.in place B．in doubt
C．in time D．in vain
42．A.traffic B．attention
C．resources D．questions
43．A.if B．though
C．when D．so
44．A.train B．hire
C．raise D．know
45．A.taught B．called
C．arrived D．pointed
46．A.wash B．wear
C．sell D．sew
47．A.watch B．leave
C．visit D．report
48．A.hat B．wing
C．sign D．shirt
49．A.useful B．boring
C．safe D．simple
50．A.puzzled B．shocked
C．excited D．embarrassed
51．A.speaking B．reading
C．running D．standing
52．A.sunburned B．good looking
C．strong D．warm
53．A.accept B．quit
C．recommend D．save
54．A.goods B．plans
C．applications D．advertisements
55．A.proudly B．patiently
C．only D．still
56．A.task B．award
C．interview D．promotion
57．A.photographer B．reporter
C．typist D．secretary
58．A.wondered B．understood
C．explained D．noticed
59．A.comment B．dream
C．suggestion D．experience
60．A.sure B．able
C．afraid D．ready
第二节(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。
On learning
As we all know, learning is a process of gaining knowledge. Learning is one's own business, __61__ cannot rely on others. It is one's lifelong task, which cannot __62__ (finish) in one move.
A successful learner is an __63__ (independence) one, who has both a determined will and amazing patience. He will try to discover his own way of learning. Instead of __64__ (wait) for the help of his teachers and friends, he will make efforts __65__ (create) favorable conditions on his own strong spirit. It will certainly be __66__ great help, if there is a good environment, enough books and __67__ (equip), as well as instructions from his teachers and friends.
Even if one has got all these favorable conditions, one cannot be sure to succeed in learning. So the most important factor in learning __68__ (lie) in one's own effort.
To learn is rather __69__ hard?working and persevering business. Many a man is a failure because he cannot bear such hardships. Persistent efforts can make up for a lack of talent and __70__ (able) one to get a great deal of progress in learning.
第四部分 写作
(满分35分，限时35分钟)
第一节：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。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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Today some classmates and I served at the Capital Library as volunteer. At 9 o'clock this morning, we gathered together at gate of the library. After getting into the library, we were first training on how to operate the computers to borrow or return books. Then, we got down on our work. Some of us were helped with shelving books but some offered assistance to the people having problems. All of us took our tasks serious, and tried to do it well.
Time passes quickly. Before we knew it, it was time to say goodbye. On the way back, we shared our feelings happily. We all believe volunteering is rewarding and look forward to join in it.
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack参加了中国留学生汉语作文大赛并获得了一等奖。请用英语写一封邮件向他表示祝贺。主要内容包括：
1．祝贺他获奖；
2．肯定他付出的努力；
3．希望拜读他的作品。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。PAGE
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高考仿真检测
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力
(满分30分，限时20分钟)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the man doing
A．Booking two tickets.
B．Taking a class.
C．Checking his baggage.
2．Where are the woman and Mike going during the vacation
A．To London. B．To Boston. C．To Beijing.
3．Why is it a pity for the man
A．He missed the news on TV.
B．He can't travel to the South.
C．He can't visit his friends.
4．What does the man mean
A．He wants the fish and a side salad.
B．The fried fish is his favorite.
C．He isn't very hungry.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A hospital. B．A city. C．A river.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
6．What is the man's plan
A．To take a dress design course.
B．To watch a football game.
C．To take a trip to London.
7．Who is going to pick the man up
A．The woman's son.
B．The woman's brother.
C．The woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is wrong with the woman
A．She has a stomachache.
B．She has a headache.
C．She has a bad cold.
9．What does the man want to do for the woman
A．Buy her some medicine.
B．Give her a ride home.
C．Help with her homework.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What did the woman do tonight
A．She went to the movies.
B．She attended a party.
C．She visited her friends.
11．How does the man feel
A．Surprised. B．Disappointed. C．Angry.
12．What did the woman forget to do
A．To call her father.
B．To ask for permission.
C．To review the rules.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Which law is the same in both of the speakers' countries
A．The law about drinking.
B．The law about smoking.
C．The law about teen health.
14．What does the man think of the traffic rules in England
A．Interesting. B．Unusual. C．Helpful.
15．How many laws are mentioned in the conversation
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
16．What is the last law that the woman mentioned
A．Not damaging the litter bins.
B．Leaving litter once a week.
C．Not leaving litter in public places.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Which of the following do most English people today prefer for breakfast
A．Hot or cold grain.
B．Baked beans.
C．Mushrooms.
18．What is the usual time for lunch in England
A．From 11：30 to 1：00.
B．From 12：00 to 1：30.
C．From 11：30 to 1：30.
19．Where do English people usually put their fish and chips
A．In a plastic bag.
B．In a paper box.
C．In a piece of paper.
20．Which of the following is the old fashioned meaning of “tea”？
A．A time to snack.
B．The last main meal of a day.
C．A time to have tiny cakes and sweets.
答案：1～5 ACBAC 6～10 CBABB
11～15 CAABB 16～20 CABCB
听力材料
(Text 1)
M：Are there train tickets to London on September 1st I'd like two tickets for the first class cabin.
W：Let me check. Yes, there are.
(Text 2)
M：I'll leave for London next Monday, and then I'll fly to Boston from there. Do you have any vacation plans, Michelle
W：Mike and I will travel to Beijing to see my parents for the Spring Festival.
(Text 3)
W：Have you seen the news on TV that there's been serious flooding in the South
M：Yes, I have. My friends and I have got to cancel our travel plans.
W：What a pity! I know you've been looking forward to it for months.
(Text 4)
W：Are you ready to place your order
M：I haven't decided yet. Can you give me some advice
W：Sure! Our special today is the fried fish with rice.
M：The fish sounds nice. Can I get that with a side salad
(Text 5)
W：Is the River Thames still polluted
M：It certainly used to be. I remember it used to smell awful, and if you fell in, you had to be taken to hospital.
W：That sounds terrible!
M：But in the 1960s, they cleaned it up, and in fact it's now one of the cleanest city rivers in the UK.
(Text 6)
W：Hello, Jack! It's Emily.
M：Hi, Emily! How has your dress designing been going in London
W：Pretty good. And how was your football game in Paris
M：It was great. We won — and I was named the best player of the game.
W：Congratulations! You're always the best.
M：Thanks. Oh, did I tell you about my trip to London
W：Yes. When are you coming
M：I will be arriving at around 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
W：Oh, dear. I can't meet you at the airport because I have an appointment with my son's headmaster then, but I can ask my brother Bob to pick you up.
M：That's good. Thanks a lot!
(Text 7)
W：I am sorry, but I cannot stay for the rest of class today.
M：Why do you need to leave early
W：I don't feel so good.
M：What seems to be the matter
W：I feel sick to my stomach.
M：Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you go home.
W：I have some medicine at home that I could take.
M：Would you like me to give you a ride, or would you like someone to go with you
W：Thank you, but the bus stop is right beside my house.
M：I hope that you feel better soon. E mail me if you have any questions. Make sure you check the website for your homework.
(Text 8)
M：Do you realize what time it is I've already finished a whole movie.
W：I'm sorry; I didn't realize that it was so late. We were enjoying ourselves at the party and ... and I forgot the time.
M：Do you honestly believe that is a good excuse
W：Not really. I'm telling the truth. I think most of my friends got home late tonight.
M：Haven't I asked you to call if you're going to be home late
W：Yeah, you did. I just forgot to call.
M：That's beside the point. You still should have called.
W：You're right. I'm sorry.
M：Next time you come in late without calling, don't even bother coming home.
W：You would really make me spend the night outside
M：Yes. Maybe then you'll figure out how to follow the rules.
W：Dad, I promise this won't happen again.
(Text 9)
W：Welcome to England, and I hope your visit here will be a pleasant one. I'd like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
M：Thanks.
W：UK drinking law forbids people under the age of 18 from buying alcohol, as well as friends from buying it for them.
M：Ah, yes. It's the same in our country. What about smoking
W：It is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you're under 16.
M：That's a good law. Most countries have many teens that smoke.
W：Yes, it has actually become a serious social problem for us here. Okay, the biggest thing you'll need to watch out for is our traffic, as it's quite different from that in other countries. You should be careful when crossing the road, as the traffic moves on the left side of the road here. Always use the crossing for walking.
M：Yes, it's really unique!
W：And don't take any chances when crossing the road. I think the last thing you should be aware of is littering. It is against the law to throw away rubbish on the streets or in other public places. Whenever you have something to throw away, just put it in one of the litter bins along the road, or just put it in your pocket and throw it away at home.
M：Thanks so much for telling me all this.
(Text 10)
Hello, everyone. Today, I'm going to share with you a little about the kinds of foods that English people eat.
A traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, fried bread, mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes and baked beans, but most English people today prefer a breakfast of hot or cold grain, juice, and a warm drink of either tea or coffee.
The English lunch is normally eaten between 12：00 noon and 1：30 pm, and most often consists of a sandwich. Along with the sandwich, an English person might have a bag of potato chips, fruit or biscuits. A glass of beer might also be added to lunch if the person eats in one of the many pubs; otherwise, a tea or coffee. Fish and chips, often wrapped in a piece of paper, are still a favorite among English diners.
The afternoon tea is simply a time to snack on a bag of potato chips or a few biscuits, and drink a quick cup of tea or coffee. Tiny cakes and sweets are often eaten as well. Tea is also an old fashioned term for dinner; some English people still say “tea” when they mean the last main meal of the day.
第二部分 阅读理解
(满分40分，限时35分钟)
第一节(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
Historical fiction allows the young to experience history in an entertaining way, to meet people or to learn about other times and places.The following are some books which are sure to bring your children different experiences.
Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess
Author: Richard Platt
Illustrator: Chris Riddell
Overview (概要): With an oversize format (开本) and wonderfully detailed illustrations, young readers get a firsthand view of daily life in a castle in 1285 as Tobias Burgess, who is 11 years old, recounts his experiences as a new page (男侍)．
Awards: Parents' Choice Awards, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: 1999
Johnny Tremain
Author: Esther Forbes
Overview: Set in the 1770s, the story of Johnny Tremain, a 14 year old orphan (孤儿), is a dramatic one, focusing on his involvement in the Revolutionary War and the effect it has on his life.
Award: 1944 John Newbery Medal
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 1943
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Author: Jacqueline Kelly
Overview: Set in Texas in 1899, this is the story of Calpurnia Tate who is more interested in science and nature than in learning to be a lady and her life with her family, which includes six brothers.
Award: Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Henry Holt
Publication Date: 2009
Across Five Aprils
Author: Irene Hunt
Overview: This novel covers five years in the life of young Jethro Creighton and focuses on how the Civil War affects life for Jethro, from the age of 9 to 14, and his family on their southern Illinois farm.
Awards: Five, including recognition as a 1965 Newbery Honor Book
Publisher: Follett Corporation
Publication Date: 1964
语篇解读：本文是应用文，介绍了四本适合孩子们的读物。
21．Which two persons share a similar life experience
A．Tobias Burgess & Johnny Tremain.
B．Calpurnia Tate & Jethro Creighton.
C．Tobias Burgess & Calpurnia Tate.
D．Johnny Tremain & Jethro Creighton.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Johnny Tremain中的“the story of Johnny Tremain ...focusing on his involvement in the Revolutionary War and the effect it has on his life”以及Across Five Aprils中的“the life of young Jethro Creighton ...how the Civil War affects life for Jethro”可知，这两本书的主人公的生活都受到了战争的影响。
22．What can we learn about The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
A．It's a science fiction.
B．Its story happens in a castle.
C．Its story focuses on a girl's childhood.
D．It's the last book to come out among the four.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据每本书的出版日期可知D项正确。
23．Which of the following publishes a book that earns the most awards
A．Henry Holt.
B．Follett Corporation.
C．Candlewick Press.
D．Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Across Five Aprils中的“Awards: Five, including recognition as a 1965 Newbery Honor Book”和“Publisher：Follett Corporation”可知，Follett Corporation出版的这本书是四本书中获奖最多的。
B
Glen Nevis is known as the “outdoor capital” of Scotland. Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, rises above the area, while the waters of the River Nevis flow through the rocky valley below. The wonderful scenery attracts walkers and climbers all through the seasons, though it's cold in winter.
During the summer months, one of the most exciting activities is the yearly Glen Nevis River Race, in which competitors race for three kilometres along the river, but not in a boat. Instead, each competitor uses a lilo, a plastic bed filled with air normally used for camping or floating in the sea, to race along the river. There are rocks, waterfalls and sections with scary names like Dead Dog Pool and the Leg Breaker for them to get through.
Competitors set off at 30 second intervals (间隔) by jumping with their lilos from a tiny shelf on a rock into the fast flowing water 12 metres below. It can take anything from 20 minutes to over two hours to complete the course，depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor.
The only rules are that competitors must be at least 16 years old, and should provide their own crash helmet (防撞头盔), a rubber wet suit and a life jacket. Gloves and old trainers are suggested to protect against knocks.The most important qualification (资格), however, is a sense of fun.
The race is full of exciting moments, and the greatest of these is at the Lower Falls Leap, where terrified competitors have to jump over a ten metre waterfall not far from the finish. More than 3,000 athletes have taken part in the race during its 30 year history. Their ￡30 entry fee helps to raise money for the mountain rescue team, whose members provide an essential service in the region for free.
The prizes may not be fantastic, but everyone receives a certificate (证书) of completion and the winner gets the title River Race Champion and all who take part agree that it is worth it for the satisfying feeling of reaching the end safely.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了苏格兰的格伦尼维斯河比赛。
24．What do we know about the Glen Nevis River Race
A．It is usually held in winter.
B．Its winners receive grand prizes.
C．It is interesting though quite difficult.
D．Its participants have to swim for 3 km.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第二段中的“one of the most exciting activities”和“There are rocks，waterfalls ... the Leg Breaker for them to get through.”可知，格伦尼维斯河比赛难度很大，但也有趣。
25．According to the text, to complete the race, ________.
A．the competitors' abilities matter
B．the quality of the lilos plays a key role
C．the level of the river does not matter much
D．the racers' performance counts more than speed
解析：选A 细节理解题。由第三段中的“It can take anything ... depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor.”可知，在比赛中，参赛者的能力起决定作用。
26．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The rules of the competition.
B．The requirements for competitors.
C．Methods of winning the competition.
D．Ways to protect you against injuries.
解析：选B 段落大意题。由该段中的“The only rules”和“should provide”以及“The most important qualification (资格)”可知，本段主要介绍了对参赛者的要求。
27．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．Most competitors give up halfway.
B．The athletes have to pay for the rescue.
C．Participants feel that finishing the race is worthwhile.
D．About 3,000 people participate in the race each year.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“all who take part agree that it is worth it for the satisfying feeling of reaching the end safely”可知，参赛者都认为，能够安全到达终点的满足感使得比赛时的付出非常值得。
C
It resembled another aircraft at first sight.The pilot told his young passengers that it was built in 1964 by the Boeing Company. But appearances were misleading, and the 13 students from Europe and the USA who boarded the aircraft were in for the flight of their lives. Inside, the area that normally had seats had become a long white tunnel (隧道). Heavily padded (用软物垫) from floor to ceiling, it looked a bit strange. Most of the seats had been taken out, apart from a few at the back, where the young scientists quickly took their places.
For 12 months, science students from across the continents had competed to win a place on the flight at the invitation of the European Space Agency.The challenge had been to suggest imaginative experiments to be conducted in weightless conditions. For the next two hours the Boeing's flight would be shooting upwards towards the heavens before moving towards Earth. The intention was to achieve weightlessness for a few seconds.
The aircraft took off smoothly enough, but any feelings that I and the young scientists had that we were on anything like a scheduled passenger service quickly disappeared when the pilot put the plane into a 45 degree climb which lasted around 20 seconds. Then the engines cut out and we became weightless. Everything became confused, and left or right, up or down no longer had any meaning. After ten seconds of free fall descent (降落), the pilot pulled the aircraft out of its nosedive (俯冲)．
Each time the pilot cut the engines and we became weightless, a new team conducted its experiment. First it was the Dutch, who wanted to discover why cats always land on their feet. Then it was the German team, who conducted a successful experiment on a traditional building method to see if it could be used for building a future space station. The Americans had an idea to create solar sails that could be used by satellites.
After two hours of going up and down in the plane doing experiments, most of the students thought it was an unforgettable experience and one they would be keen to repeat.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。一群来自欧洲和美国的青少年科学家受欧洲航天局之邀，登上了一架特殊的飞机，他们要在飞机失重的情况下做实验……
28．What do we know about the plane
A．It had no seats.
B．It was produced in the USA.
C．It was painted white from the inside.
D．It looked like a normal plane from the outside.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的首句“It resembled another aircraft at first sight”以及“But appearances were misleading”可知，乍一看，这架飞机与普通的飞机外观上相差无几。
29．Who might be the author
A．A student. B．A pilot.
C．A teacher. D．A journalist.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For 12 months, science students from across the continents”及第三段中的“The aircraft took off smoothly enough, but any feelings that I and the young scientists”可知，作者是这群青少年科学家中的一员。
30．What were the plane's movements during the flight
A．Several quick climbs and sudden engine stops.
B．Quite a number of slow takeoffs and dives.
C．A lot of flying in circles.
D．Non stop free falls.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“the pilot put the plane into a 45 degree climb ...the engines cut out and we became weightless”以及第四段中的“Each time the pilot cut the engines”可知，为了让青少年科学家们体验失重，飞行员数次使飞机快速往上飞，然后又突然切断引擎。
31．Why was the plane made weightless
A．To let passengers feel the conditions of space.
B．To allow the young scientists to try out their ideas.
C．To prepare the young scientists for future work in space.
D．To teach passengers skills needed to survive a plane crash.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The challenge had been to suggest imaginative experiments to be conducted in weightless conditions”以及第四段的内容可知，飞行员让飞机在失重状态下飞行是为了让这群青少年科学家在失重状态下做实验，验证他们的科研设想。
D
Many cities and towns have laws that require people to recycle paper and plastics. Now some state and local governments have passed laws that require citizens to recycle their food waste as well. California and Vermont have statewide laws about recycling food waste that apply to businesses and homes. The process of recycling food waste and turning it into usable soil is called composting (堆制肥料)．
Food waste that can be composted includes fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, and eggshells. Garden waste such as stems and leaves can also be composted. Meat, fish, and dairy food waste cannot be recycled.
According to environmental groups, composting reduces the amount of trash going into landfills (垃圾填埋地), and composted waste holds a wide range of nutrients. When compost is added to the soil in gardens and fields, it helps crops grow.
Reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills is one reason why cities and states are passing food waste recycling laws.“Our landfills are far from enough for the creation of new ones is shrinking.” Renee Crowley, a project manager at the Lower East Side Ecology Center in New York City, told TFK.
Officials in Seattle, Washington, say that food waste makes up 30% of the trash going into landfills, and they are looking to reduce that percentage. That city has a law requiring people to recycle food waste. It is banned (禁止) from all garbage. There is a fine for people who put it into regular garbage.
Crowley points out that even in cities where food recycling is not a law, there are often places where citizens can drop off their food waste for composting. Many schools and colleges have also started composting programs.
Those who are against food recycling laws say that the composting process is costly. In addition, it can be difficult for people who live in apartments to store their waste because they don't have access to outside storage bins. Patti Ferguson from Orange County, California, told her local newspaper that she thought an indoor container containing food waste would get smelly.
语篇解读：本文是议论文。文章探讨了是否该强制回收食物垃圾。
32．What do we know about composting from the text
A．Not all food waste can be reused.
B．It is cheap to compost food waste.
C．Not all soil can be composted.
D．It is usually processed in empty landfills.
解析：选A 细节理解题。由第二段的“Meat, fish, and dairy food waste cannot be recycled.”可知，并不是所有的食物垃圾都可以用来堆制肥料。
33．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．Ways of keeping nutrients in the soil.
B．Ways of reducing the amount of trash.
C．Examples of different useful nutrients.
D．Benefits of recycling food waste.
解析：选D 段落大意题。由第三段可知，堆肥可以减少垃圾填埋，且堆肥有利于农作物生长，这些都是堆肥带来的好处。
34．In Seattle, throwing food waste into garbage is ________.
A．acceptable B．shameful
C．required D．illegal
解析：选D 细节理解题。由倒数第三段的“That city has a law requiring people to recycle food waste. It is banned (禁止) from all garbage.”可知，在西雅图，把食物残渣扔到垃圾箱里是违法行为。
35．Patti Ferguson's attitude towards food recycling laws is probably________.
A．thankful B．negative
C．uncaring D．supportive
解析：选B 推理判断题。由最后一段Patti Ferguson的观点“an indoor container containing food waste would get smelly”可知，她对回收食物垃圾的法律持否定态度。
第二节(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。
Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Teachers
If your teachers have helped you out, do not forget to say “thank you” to them. There are many ways：
Show your thanks in actions.__36__Show your appreciation by making their job easier. Be sure that you are showing how much respect you have for them.
Say the words “thank you”. __37__ Sometimes a simple “thank you for helping me” could go much further than even many gifts at the end of the year.
__38__They may have encouraged you. They may have taken extra time to teach you something difficult. They may have inspired you. Whatever they did, let them know. However, be careful that it does not sound like you are trying to get in favor with the teachers. During the term or class, simply say “thanks” or “I really appreciate that.” Keep it simple. After the term or class is over，let them know in more words what they did really helped you. __39__
Let other people know how thankful you are for your teachers. Let your parents know how much that teacher has helped you. Let the principal (校长) know how much you like that teacher. Too often, the praise is given privately and complaints (投诉) are presented publicly. Principals tend to hear much more of the complaints. They need to hear the praise as well.__40__
A．Actions do speak louder than words.
B．Sometimes it is not easy to say “thank you”．
C．Let them know when and why you need their help.
D．Let teachers know how much they have helped you.
E．Let them know how much you appreciate that teacher.
F．Teachers do not often get positive feedback on their job.
G．Let them know their inspiration will have a long lasting impact on you.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。老师对我们的学习和生活有莫大的帮助，因此我们应该向老师表达谢意。本文就如何感谢我们的老师提出了几点建议。
36．解析：选A 该段主题为用行动来表达你的感谢，下句提到可以通过让他们的工作更轻松来表达你的谢意，故A项与主题一致，并与下句语意相接。
37．解析：选F 下句说有时一句简单的“谢谢您的帮助”，比学年结束时收到很多礼物要好得多，故F项与下句语意相接。在工作中，老师们并不能经常得到积极的反馈。
38．解析：选D 空格后的内容介绍了老师帮助你做过什么，而且不管他们做了什么，你都要让他们知道，故本题选D项。让老师知道他们对你的帮助有多大，引出下文。
39．解析：选G 上文提到不论老师给过你什么帮助，都要让老师知道他们对你的帮助有多大，故G项符合语境。让他们知道他们的激励将会对你产生长远的影响。总结本段。
40．解析：选E 该段主题为让其他人知道你有多么感激自己的老师，故E项符合文意，与该段首句相呼应。
第三部分 语言知识运用
(满分45分，限时30分钟)
第一节(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。
I had been trying for months to find a summer job working for a newspaper, to prove that I was an independent young woman.All my attempts were __41__.Finally, I decided to be a “flag girl”， hired by construction companies to direct __42__.I thought a written application wouldn't do the trick, __43__ I drove to the job site.That very day the foreman had decided to __44__ one more “flag girl”．He offered me the job.
I __45__ at the construction site Monday.The foreman gave me a reflective vest to __46__ and a Stop/Slow bat to hold.He positioned me at a certain point and said I should __47__ the seasoned flag girl at the opposite end.When she flipped (使急速地动) her __48__ to Slow, I was to flip mine to Stop, each of us giving the traffic some time to travel along the road.The job seemed __49__ but it was not.The first time I looked at my watch, I was __50__ to see it was only 8：30.I was tired of __51__.By noon the sun was merciless and my arms were __52__.By the end of the day all my bones were aching.As much as I wanted to __53__ the job, I had a point to prove.
I stuck it out all summer.The next spring, I began to send out __54__ to every newspaper again.My résumé (简历) __55__ included being a “flag girl”. I got a(n) __56__ at a small town newspaper, was hired as a junior __57__ and spent my entire professional life there.My employer once told me that he decided to interview me because he __58__ what a “flag girl who studied journalism” would look like.After listening to my __59__， he knew I was the reporter he wanted, a person who wasn't __60__ to go outside her comfort zone to get what she wanted.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。在找暑期工作屡次碰壁之后，作者决定去工地上指挥交通。尽管这份工作辛苦乏味，但作者还是坚持了下来。这段经历为她的简历增色并最终使她得到了在报社的工作。
41．A.in place B．in doubt
C．in time D．in vain
解析：选D 由下文提到的决定找一份在建筑工地上的工作可知，“我”试图找一份在报社的工作，但所有的尝试都是“徒劳的(in vain)”。
42．A.traffic B．attention
C．resources D．questions
解析：选A 由下段中的“each of us giving the traffic some time to travel along the road”可知，这份工作的任务是指挥“交通(traffic)”。
43．A.if B．though
C．when D．so
解析：选D “我”认为书面申请没用，“因此(so)”开车去了工作地点。
44．A.train B．hire
C．raise D．know
解析：选B 由下文中的“He offered me the job”可知，就在那天工头决定再“雇(hire)”一名女孩。
45．A.taught B．called
C．arrived D．pointed
解析：选C 由下文内容可知，此处指“我”“到了(arrived)”建筑工地。
46．A.wash B．wear
C．sell D．sew
解析：选B 指挥交通时要“穿(wear)”反光背心。
47．A.watch B．leave
C．visit D．report
解析：选A 由下句内容可知，此处指“我”应该“观察(watch)”在另一面的那个有经验的挥旗女孩。
48．A.hat B．wing
C．sign D．shirt
解析：选C 由上文的“a Stop/Slow bat”可知，挥旗女孩们挥舞的是她们的“标牌(sign)”。
49．A.useful B．boring
C．safe D．simple
解析：选D 跟着别人挥标牌这项工作听起来“简单(simple)”，但实际则不然。
50．A.puzzled B．shocked
C．excited D．embarrassed
解析：选B 由only可知，看到才八点半“我”很“吃惊(shocked)”。
51．A.speaking B．reading
C．running D．standing
解析：选D 指挥交通时“我”一直在站着，故此处指“站(standing)”累了。
52．A.sunburned B．good looking
C．strong D．warm
解析：选A 由“the sun was merciless”可知，“我”的胳膊被“晒伤了(sunburned)”。
53．A.accept B．quit
C．recommend D．save
解析：选B 由“all my bones were aching”可知，“我”想要“放弃(quit)”这份工作。as much as在此作连词，意为“尽管”。
54．A.goods B．plans
C．applications D．advertisements
解析：选C 由again可知，“我”再次开始求职，故此处指给每个报社发“申请书(applications)”。
55．A.proudly B．patiently
C．only D．still
解析：选A “我”很为自己的暑期工作自豪，因此“自豪地(proudly)”在简历中加上了这条。
56．A.task B．award
C．interview D．promotion
解析：选C 由下文中的“was hired”和“decided to interview me”可知，此处指“我”得到了去一家报社“面试(interview)”的机会。
57．A.photographer B．reporter
C．typist D．secretary
解析：选B 由最后一句中的“I was the reporter he wanted”可知，“我”被雇当初级“记者(reporter)”。
58．A.wondered B．understood
C．explained D．noticed
解析：选A “我”的雇主决定面试“我”是因为他“想知道(wondered)”学新闻的挥旗女孩是什么样子。
59．A.comment B．dream
C．suggestion D．experience
解析：选D 由语境可知，此处指听完了“我”的“经历(experience)”。
60．A.sure B．able
C．afraid D．ready
解析：选C 报社需要的是一个像“我”这样不“害怕(afraid)”走出自己的舒适区去追求自己想要的东西的人。
第二节(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。
On learning
As we all know, learning is a process of gaining knowledge. Learning is one's own business, __61__ cannot rely on others. It is one's lifelong task, which cannot __62__ (finish) in one move.
A successful learner is an __63__ (independence) one, who has both a determined will and amazing patience. He will try to discover his own way of learning. Instead of __64__ (wait) for the help of his teachers and friends, he will make efforts __65__ (create) favorable conditions on his own strong spirit. It will certainly be __66__ great help, if there is a good environment, enough books and __67__ (equip), as well as instructions from his teachers and friends.
Even if one has got all these favorable conditions, one cannot be sure to succeed in learning. So the most important factor in learning __68__ (lie) in one's own effort.
To learn is rather __69__ hard?working and persevering business. Many a man is a failure because he cannot bear such hardships. Persistent efforts can make up for a lack of talent and __70__ (able) one to get a great deal of progress in learning.
语篇解读：本文讲述了如何做一个成功的学习者。
1．which 本处为非限制性定语从句。关系词在非限制性定语从句中作主语，指物，应用which。
62．be finished 句意：它是终生的任务，不能一次被完成。由finish和task之间是逻辑上的动宾关系可知，应用被动语态；结合cannot可知，应填be finished。
63．independent 本处应用形容词作定语，故填independent。
64．waiting 介词＋v. ing，故填waiting。
65．to create make efforts to do sth.“努力做某事”，是固定短语。
66．of 根据固定结构“be of help ＝ be helpful”可知，此处填介词of。
67．equipment 本处and连接两个并列的名词。故填equip的名词形式equipment。
68．lies 根据上下文时态可知，此处应用一般现在时；结合主语factor可知，应用第三人称单数形式lies。
69．a 句意：学习是一件勤奋和坚持不懈的事情。business当“事情”讲时，通常用单数，此处表泛指，故应用不定冠词；hard?working的读音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
70．enable 句意：坚持不懈的努力能够弥补天赋的缺乏，使人能够在学习方面取得很大的进步。本处and连接两个动作make up和enable。
第四部分 写作
(满分35分，限时35分钟)
第一节：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。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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Today some classmates and I served at the Capital Library as volunteer. At 9 o'clock this morning, we gathered together at gate of the library. After getting into the library, we were first training on how to operate the computers to borrow or return books. Then, we got down on our work. Some of us were helped with shelving books but some offered assistance to the people having problems. All of us took our tasks serious, and tried to do it well.
Time passes quickly. Before we knew it, it was time to say goodbye. On the way back, we shared our feelings happily. We all believe volunteering is rewarding and look forward to join in it.
答案：第一句：volunteer→volunteers
第二句：第二个at 后加the
第三句：training→trained
第四句：on→to
第五句：去掉were; but→and
第六句：serious→seriously; it→them
第七句：passes→passed
第十句：join→joining
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack参加了中国留学生汉语作文大赛并获得了一等奖。请用英语写一封邮件向他表示祝贺。主要内容包括：
1．祝贺他获奖；
2．肯定他付出的努力；
3．希望拜读他的作品。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Jack，
I'm writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you on your winning first prize in the Chinese Composition Contest for overseas students in China.
Practice makes perfect. All these years, you have been interested in learning Chinese, especially Chinese culture and practicing writing short passages in Chinese. Reading your email to me each time is not only a pleasure but also a real eye opener. It is no surprise that you have won the contest in the end. It's a reward you richly deserve for your hard work.
I'm looking forward to reading your composition as soon as possible.
Yours，
Li Hua
