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阶段仿真检测(一)Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分：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。
A
Dear Dani，
My friend makes up stories about things she has done all the time and other people at school believe her. What should I do
Anna
Dani says：
Often people make things up because they’re worried that they are not interesting. So let your friend know that she doesn’t need stories to make friends or impress (给……留下深刻印象) others. Point out that when others discover the truth, they won’t be impressed at all.
Dear Dani，
I have two best friends and they’re always leaving me out! They never invite me to anything. What can I do
Tom
Dani says：
Groups of three can be very difficult because one person often gets left out. Your friends may not realize how you feel. Talk to them about this and agree to plan the next outing together. With a bit of effort, a group of three can be a wonderful friendship！
Dear Dani，
I told my friend a secret, but then I found out she told it to somebody else. What can I do
Daisy
Dani says：
We all make mistakes so give your friend another chance. But tell her that your secret is important to you and that she must not do this again. If your friend finds it hard to keep a secret, be careful what you tell her in future.
Dear Dani，
I’m friends with a boy, but some girls keep laughing at me about it. Can’t girls be friends with boys as well
Mary
Dani says：
Of course girls can be friends with boys. Some girls laugh at this because they don’t really know any boys. Carry on enjoying your friendship. If the girls got to know this boy, they might stop teasing you. Why not invite one or two of them along next time you meet him
1．Whose friend has a big mouth
A．Tom. B．Mary.
C．Anna. D．Daisy.
2．The underlined word “teasing” in the last paragraph probably means “________”．
A．avoiding B．hating
C．making fun of D．taking pity on
3．We can infer from the text that Dani is probably a(n) ________.
A．adviser B．storyteller
C．researcher D．teacher
B
Pete
As a news reporter I have to work long hours and so I get less than five hours’ sleep a night.I’m often up early in the morning searching for news, and then working late into the night.I’m an energetic person most of the time.However, I find the only way I can function (运转) properly is by taking a regular nap (小憩) during the day.I usually drop off at once.I can generally only get away with fifteen or twenty minutes at a time before the phone rings.
Penny
I have real problems getting to sleep at night.I do all the things you’re supposed to do.But try as I might to get to sleep, I’ll be turning for ages, then getting up to busy myself with different things to tire myself out.And then, when I do finally drop off, I tend to wake up at the slightest (最轻微的) sound and lie awake for hours worrying.I’ve tried all kinds of treatment, but none worked.I just can’t remember when I last got a good night’s sleep.
Amy
I’m normally so tired by the end of the day that I never have any problems dropping off.I’ll sleep anywhere — in a hotel, on a plane, I can even sleep through a noisy party in the house next door, anything.All the same, I need a good eight hours’ sleep to make me feel refreshed (精神焕发的), otherwise, I tend to feel sleepy the next day.
Joe
I snore (打鼾) heavily.It drives my wife crazy, as she’s a light sleeper.She’ll move into another bedroom and then she’ll complain the next day that she didn’t get a good sleep. I’ve tried sleeping on my side but in spite of my efforts, none of it has done any good.My wife has asked me to lose weight — I don’t believe it will make any difference, though.
4．What helps Pete to work well
A．His scientific method.
B．Enough sleep at night.
C．His effective working hours.
D．A regular short sleep during the day.
5．What is wrong with Joe
A．He is in poor health.
B．He always looks worried.
C．He has a weight problem.
D．He often fights with his wife.
6．Who is a light sleeper
A．Penny. B．Pete.
C．Amy. D．Joe.
7．In which part of a magazine could we find this text
A．Arts. B．Jobs.
C．Lifestyle. D．Education.
C
“Farm to table” is the name of a movement that encourages people to eat locally grown food. The farm to table idea has become more popular in recent years. But there is also a movement that brings “table to farm”. Its purpose is to connect people to the land and to honor local farmers by creating a sort of restaurant without walls.
Its founder, Jim Denevan, got the idea for this kind of “culinary adventure (美食探险)”， as he calls it, ten years ago. He recently prepared tables for more than a hundred people at Briars Farm in Virginia. He and his eight member team arrived the night before. Chefs (厨师) from a local restaurant prepared the dinner.
Jim Denevan’s brother is a farmer and he himself is a chef. He thought that the idea of a meal served right on the farm made sense, though not everyone agreed.
“But I wanted to make the idea work, so I decided to cross the country，” said Denevan. “I went all the way across the United States and set the table on farms, ranches (大牧场) and beaches, and all the places where food comes from.”
“This kind of event connects us with a lot of enthusiastic people, people that we can form relationships with，” said Matt Szechenyi, who operates Briars Farm.
The tour of the farm ends at the dinner table. The meats in the meal come from Matt Szechenyi’s farm. The vegetables come from nearby farms. Guests and local farmers sit together.
Annoica Ingram came with a friend. “The food is wonderful. I appreciate their hard work. I see everything they have to do to take care of the animals and make sure they are well cared for. Without them, I think, we’ll have big problems，” she said.
8．What is the main purpose of the movement “table to farm”？
A．To provide people with healthy food.
B．To help farmers earn more money.
C．To honor farmers for their hard work.
D．To encourage people to work less and practice more.
9．Members of the movement “table to farm” will probably not________.
A．make new friends
B．walk around the farms
C．communicate with farmers
D．build restaurants for farmers
10．Annoica’s attitude towards farmers’ work is ________.
A．worried B．grateful
C．doubtful D．supportive
11．What kind of writing is the passage likely to be
A．A travel guide. B．A news report.
C．A diary. D．Popular science.
D
Once again, I was in a new school. So was a girl in my class named Paris. That’s where the similarities ended.
I was tall and she was short. I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest. I was awkward (笨拙的) and shy. She wasn’t. I couldn’t stand her, considering her as my enemy. But she wanted to be friends with me.
One day, she invited me over and I said yes — I was too shocked to say no. Actually no one had invited me over to play before. But this girl, who wore the latest fashions, wanted to see me.
She lived on the fourth floor in a two room place with her mother, her stepfather, her two brothers and her sister. When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies which was my next surprise. I would have thought she’d outgrown (长大而放弃) them. I had never played with them. But we sat on the floor of a walk in cupboard laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies. That’s when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older. We both had wild imaginations.
We had a great day that afternoon. Our jaws (下巴) ached from smiling so much. She showed me her outfits (全套服装), which had mostly come from a designer clothing store (时装设计店) down the block. The woman who owned it used her as a model sometimes for her newspaper ads and gave her clothes in exchange.
Paris had the whole neighborhood attracted. The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free pieces. Soon I was included in her magic world. We slept over at each other’s houses, spent every free moment together. My dark hair grew out and I learned to love being tall.
Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through the tough teenage years and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: your “worst enemy” can turn out to be your best friend.
12．Which of the following is most probably the best title
A．A story about Paris
B．An unlikely best friend
C．Life in a new school
D．A secret of how to make friends
13．The writer and Paris were similar in that ________.
A．both of them were new students
B．both of them were friendly
C．both of them were tall
D．both of them were the youngest in class
14．In the article the writer describes Paris as a girl who was ________.
A．awkward and shy B．fashionable and proud
C．quiet and lonely D．friendly and lovely
15．From the article, we can see that through her friendship with Paris, the writer ________.
A．found she and Paris had more similarities than differences
B．was able to fit in at her new school with Paris’ help
C．was not so awkward or shy as before
D．learned more about fashion herself
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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。
Getting along with parents
Mom and dad are the most important people in your life, and they’re likely to influence you more than anyone else in your lifetime. It’s a parent’s job to love and guide kids, and most parents will do this as long as they live. __16__ Here are four ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship.
Spend time together. It might be easy to be physically in the same place with your mom and dad. __17__ Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV by yourself, maybe you should ask your mom and dad to play with you. You can go outside together, try a board game, or read a book together.
__18__ Many kids say they would like their parents to help them when they’re upset. But your mom and dad might not know that you’re having a problem. Tell your parents if you’re sad or struggling with something. If you don’t usually do this, give it a try and you will be glad.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad. __19__ It’s also lovely when a kid offers to help fold the laundry or cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents might be so excited!
Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. __20__ In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents can show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.
A．But how much time do you spend just enjoying each other’s company
B．It’s important to show that you care for each other.
C．But parents do a lot more than just pass down their hobbies.
D．Share your feelings and ask for help.
E．Talk on the phone and email each other to stay in touch.
F．You can brighten your parents’ day with a hug, a card or a joke.
G．That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad.
第二部分：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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to the less fortunate.
Last week, __21__ I left the house to run a few errands (差事), I carried with me some old clothes, some food and a handbag to hand over to someone __22__.
As the car __23__ at a traffic signal, I saw a girl of five or six asking for money. I __24__ her to come to me and quickly __25__ all the things I had. As I started handing them over, she seemed __26__. She looked up at me with a sweet smile on her face and asked what was in the __27__. I told her there were some clothes and food for her.
Again she looked up at me and asked, “Can you give me some water？” Just then, I noticed her __28__ lips. It seemed as if she had not had a drop of water all day.
I __29__ my bottle of water that I always carried with me and helped her to drink from it. She finished it quickly and gave me a heartwarming smile of __30__.
I was thankful that I could __31__ her simple wish! I realized once again that day that you don’t necessarily have to make big __32__ to help someone. This experience __33__ once again my belief in the __34__ acts of kindness and how they can make someone’s __35__.
21．A．as B．until
C．once D．before
22．A．needy B．sick
C．disabled D．sad
23．A．parked B．stared
C．turned D．stopped
24．A．phoned B．signaled
C．advised D．allowed
25．A．threw B．fetched
C．packed D．collected
26．A．ashamed B．upset
C．embarrassed D．astonished
27．A．car B．bag
C．bottle D．clothes
28．A．dirty B．pale
C．thick D．dry
29．A．pointed out B．picked out
C．gave out D．took out
30．A．happiness B．pleasure
C．appreciation D．welcome
31．A．satisfy B．attain
C．promise D．realize
32．A．differences B．ambitions
C．achievements D．donations
33．A．found B．doubted
C．showed D．proved
34．A．unique B．simple
C．reliable D．polite
35．A．day B．fortune
C．dream D．life
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。
I would like to say something about my first volunteer job when I __36__ (be) a freshman and what I have learned from that. It was at a local library. I put books in order, registered (登记) the books __37__ (borrow) and returned by people, and collected material during work hours. __38__ it was a boring job, it taught me a lot. I did realize that only by working __39__ (careful) can we get the library to be managed properly.
I was the only volunteer __40__ became paid due to my hard work and a work experience program at school. Although the pay wasn’t high and the work was hard __41__ (do), I thought it worthwhile. On the last day in the library, Mr Wang, who was one of the best __42__ (boss) I had ever seen, threw us a __43__ (surprise) party. Then the whole library staff signed us cards and gave us lots of other gifts. All of us at the party enjoyed __44__ (us) that day, and I was very proud __45__ the experience.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
在和谐社会里，人际关系中的互帮互助已成为我们生活中的重要组成部分。假定你是李华。下周英国友好学校将来你校访问，你校英语俱乐部将举行一次以“Helping Each Other Makes the World Wonderful”为题的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇演讲稿。内容要点如下：
1．帮助同学——加深友谊；
2．帮助老人——幸福；
3．帮助别人的体会和感悟。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(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150左右。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see some rain soon we would lose everything.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for the family when I saw my six year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn’t walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.
Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow and purposeful step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he carried. Branches and thorns slapped (拍打) his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned against a tree to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.
Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer laying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap (舔饮) up the water in my beautiful boy’s hand.
Paragraph 1：
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house.
Paragraph 2：
And later I knew what was going on.
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阶段仿真检测(一)Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分：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。
A
Dear Dani，
My friend makes up stories about things she has done all the time and other people at school believe her. What should I do
Anna
Dani says：
Often people make things up because they’re worried that they are not interesting. So let your friend know that she doesn’t need stories to make friends or impress (给……留下深刻印象) others. Point out that when others discover the truth, they won’t be impressed at all.
Dear Dani，
I have two best friends and they’re always leaving me out! They never invite me to anything. What can I do
Tom
Dani says：
Groups of three can be very difficult because one person often gets left out. Your friends may not realize how you feel. Talk to them about this and agree to plan the next outing together. With a bit of effort, a group of three can be a wonderful friendship！
Dear Dani，
I told my friend a secret, but then I found out she told it to somebody else. What can I do
Daisy
Dani says：
We all make mistakes so give your friend another chance. But tell her that your secret is important to you and that she must not do this again. If your friend finds it hard to keep a secret, be careful what you tell her in future.
Dear Dani，
I’m friends with a boy, but some girls keep laughing at me about it. Can’t girls be friends with boys as well
Mary
Dani says：
Of course girls can be friends with boys. Some girls laugh at this because they don’t really know any boys. Carry on enjoying your friendship. If the girls got to know this boy, they might stop teasing you. Why not invite one or two of them along next time you meet him
语篇解读：本文是应用文。Dani就四位读者在交友过程中遇到的问题给予了合理的建议。
1．Whose friend has a big mouth
A．Tom. B．Mary.
C．Anna. D．Daisy.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Daisy写信的内容可知，她的朋友将她的秘密告诉了其他人，由此可知答案。
2．The underlined word “teasing” in the last paragraph probably means “________”．
A．avoiding B．hating
C．making fun of D．taking pity on
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据最后一封信中的“some girls keep laughing at me about it”和“Some girls laugh at this”可知，tease意为“嘲笑”。
3．We can infer from the text that Dani is probably a(n) ________.
A．adviser B．storyteller
C．researcher D．teacher
解析：选A 推理判断题。文中的四封信都是写给Dani的而且Dani给他们一一回复并给出了建议，由此可知，Dani很可能是某个专栏的顾问。
B
Pete
As a news reporter I have to work long hours and so I get less than five hours’ sleep a night.I’m often up early in the morning searching for news, and then working late into the night.I’m an energetic person most of the time.However, I find the only way I can function (运转) properly is by taking a regular nap (小憩) during the day.I usually drop off at once.I can generally only get away with fifteen or twenty minutes at a time before the phone rings.
Penny
I have real problems getting to sleep at night.I do all the things you’re supposed to do.But try as I might to get to sleep, I’ll be turning for ages, then getting up to busy myself with different things to tire myself out.And then, when I do finally drop off, I tend to wake up at the slightest (最轻微的) sound and lie awake for hours worrying.I’ve tried all kinds of treatment, but none worked.I just can’t remember when I last got a good night’s sleep.
Amy
I’m normally so tired by the end of the day that I never have any problems dropping off.I’ll sleep anywhere — in a hotel, on a plane, I can even sleep through a noisy party in the house next door, anything.All the same, I need a good eight hours’ sleep to make me feel refreshed (精神焕发的), otherwise, I tend to feel sleepy the next day.
Joe
I snore (打鼾) heavily.It drives my wife crazy, as she’s a light sleeper.She’ll move into another bedroom and then she’ll complain the next day that she didn’t get a good sleep. I’ve tried sleeping on my side but in spite of my efforts, none of it has done any good.My wife has asked me to lose weight — I don’t believe it will make any difference, though.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文中四个人讲述了各自不同的睡眠情况。
4．What helps Pete to work well
A．His scientific method.
B．Enough sleep at night.
C．His effective working hours.
D．A regular short sleep during the day.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Pete中的“find the only way I can function (运转) properly is by taking a regular nap (小憩) during the day”可知，白天的小憩是皮特保持精力充沛的法宝。
5．What is wrong with Joe
A．He is in poor health.
B．He always looks worried.
C．He has a weight problem.
D．He often fights with his wife.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Joe中的“My wife has asked me to lose weight”可知，乔有点胖。
6．Who is a light sleeper
A．Penny. B．Pete.
C．Amy. D．Joe.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据Penny中的“when I do finally drop off, I tend to wake up at the slightest (最轻微的) sound”可知，彭妮睡觉很轻，很容易被吵醒。
7．In which part of a magazine could we find this text
A．Arts. B．Jobs.
C．Lifestyle. D．Education.
解析：选C 推理判断题。文章讲述的是有关睡眠的问题，故该文有可能出自杂志的生活方式版块。
C
“Farm to table” is the name of a movement that encourages people to eat locally grown food. The farm to table idea has become more popular in recent years. But there is also a movement that brings “table to farm”. Its purpose is to connect people to the land and to honor local farmers by creating a sort of restaurant without walls.
Its founder, Jim Denevan, got the idea for this kind of “culinary adventure (美食探险)”， as he calls it, ten years ago. He recently prepared tables for more than a hundred people at Briars Farm in Virginia. He and his eight member team arrived the night before. Chefs (厨师) from a local restaurant prepared the dinner.
Jim Denevan’s brother is a farmer and he himself is a chef. He thought that the idea of a meal served right on the farm made sense, though not everyone agreed.
“But I wanted to make the idea work, so I decided to cross the country，” said Denevan. “I went all the way across the United States and set the table on farms, ranches (大牧场) and beaches, and all the places where food comes from.”
“This kind of event connects us with a lot of enthusiastic people, people that we can form relationships with，” said Matt Szechenyi, who operates Briars Farm.
The tour of the farm ends at the dinner table. The meats in the meal come from Matt Szechenyi’s farm. The vegetables come from nearby farms. Guests and local farmers sit together.
Annoica Ingram came with a friend. “The food is wonderful. I appreciate their hard work. I see everything they have to do to take care of the animals and make sure they are well cared for. Without them, I think, we’ll have big problems，” she said.
语篇解读：你听说过“餐桌到农场”这项活动吗？它旨在把餐桌移到田边去，让人们更充分地接触田地和农民们的劳作，尊重农民们的辛苦付出。
8．What is the main purpose of the movement “table to farm”？
A．To provide people with healthy food.
B．To help farmers earn more money.
C．To honor farmers for their hard work.
D．To encourage people to work less and practice more.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文中对“table to farm”的介绍可知，这项活动旨在把餐桌移到田边去，让人们更充分地接触田地和农民们的劳作，从而尊重农民们的辛苦付出。
9．Members of the movement “table to farm” will probably not________.
A．make new friends
B．walk around the farms
C．communicate with farmers
D．build restaurants for farmers
解析：选D 推理判断题。文章第一段最后讲到的“...creating a sort of restaurant without walls”指的并不是要给农民们建餐厅。
10．Annoica’s attitude towards farmers’ work is ________.
A．worried B．grateful
C．doubtful D．supportive
解析：选B 推理判断题。文章最后一段引用了Annoica的观点，她认为近距离接触农民的劳作和生活之后，人们会意识到正是他们的辛苦劳作才有餐桌上的美食，她感激农民们的辛苦劳动，她认为没有他们，人们将会面临巨大的问题，由此可知她对农民们的辛苦工作是感激的。
11．What kind of writing is the passage likely to be
A．A travel guide. B．A news report.
C．A diary. D．Popular science.
解析：选B 文章出处题。本文介绍了一项新兴的活动“餐桌到农场”，最有可能是一篇新闻报道。
D
Once again, I was in a new school. So was a girl in my class named Paris. That’s where the similarities ended.
I was tall and she was short. I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest. I was awkward (笨拙的) and shy. She wasn’t. I couldn’t stand her, considering her as my enemy. But she wanted to be friends with me.
One day, she invited me over and I said yes — I was too shocked to say no. Actually no one had invited me over to play before. But this girl, who wore the latest fashions, wanted to see me.
She lived on the fourth floor in a two room place with her mother, her stepfather, her two brothers and her sister. When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies which was my next surprise. I would have thought she’d outgrown (长大而放弃) them. I had never played with them. But we sat on the floor of a walk in cupboard laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies. That’s when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older. We both had wild imaginations.
We had a great day that afternoon. Our jaws (下巴) ached from smiling so much. She showed me her outfits (全套服装), which had mostly come from a designer clothing store (时装设计店) down the block. The woman who owned it used her as a model sometimes for her newspaper ads and gave her clothes in exchange.
Paris had the whole neighborhood attracted. The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free pieces. Soon I was included in her magic world. We slept over at each other’s houses, spent every free moment together. My dark hair grew out and I learned to love being tall.
Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through the tough teenage years and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: your “worst enemy” can turn out to be your best friend.
语篇解读：作者回忆了转学后，与女同学Paris由相识、敌对到和睦相处，最后成为最要好的朋友的过程以及作者内心的感受。
12．Which of the following is most probably the best title
A．A story about Paris
B．An unlikely best friend
C．Life in a new school
D．A secret of how to make friends
解析：选B 标题归纳题。作者在文中回忆了最初结识Paris的时候，觉得不能忍受她，所以把她当作自己的敌人，后来她们成了最要好的朋友。故B项切题。
13．The writer and Paris were similar in that ________.
A．both of them were new students
B．both of them were friendly
C．both of them were tall
D．both of them were the youngest in class
解析：选A 细节理解题。从第一段中的“Once again, I was in a new school. So was a girl in my class named Paris.”可以看出两人都是刚到这所学校。故答案为A。
14．In the article the writer describes Paris as a girl who was ________.
A．awkward and shy B．fashionable and proud
C．quiet and lonely D．friendly and lovely
解析：选D 推理判断题。从第二段对两人的对比及下文对Paris的描述中可以看出，Paris跟作者(“awkward and shy”)不同，她既友善又可爱。
15．From the article, we can see that through her friendship with Paris, the writer ________.
A．found she and Paris had more similarities than differences
B．was able to fit in at her new school with Paris’ help
C．was not so awkward or shy as before
D．learned more about fashion herself
解析：选C 推理判断题。从倒数第二段中的“My dark hair grew out and I learned to love being tall.”可以看出，和Paris的友谊对作者帮助很大，作者不再像以前那样笨拙、害羞了。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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。
Getting along with parents
Mom and dad are the most important people in your life, and they’re likely to influence you more than anyone else in your lifetime. It’s a parent’s job to love and guide kids, and most parents will do this as long as they live. __16__ Here are four ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship.
Spend time together. It might be easy to be physically in the same place with your mom and dad. __17__ Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV by yourself, maybe you should ask your mom and dad to play with you. You can go outside together, try a board game, or read a book together.
__18__ Many kids say they would like their parents to help them when they’re upset. But your mom and dad might not know that you’re having a problem. Tell your parents if you’re sad or struggling with something. If you don’t usually do this, give it a try and you will be glad.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad. __19__ It’s also lovely when a kid offers to help fold the laundry or cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents might be so excited!
Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. __20__ In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents can show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.
A．But how much time do you spend just enjoying each other’s company
B．It’s important to show that you care for each other.
C．But parents do a lot more than just pass down their hobbies.
D．Share your feelings and ask for help.
E．Talk on the phone and email each other to stay in touch.
F．You can brighten your parents’ day with a hug, a card or a joke.
G．That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad.
答案：16～20 GADFB
第二部分：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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to the less fortunate.
Last week, __21__ I left the house to run a few errands (差事), I carried with me some old clothes, some food and a handbag to hand over to someone __22__.
As the car __23__ at a traffic signal, I saw a girl of five or six asking for money. I __24__ her to come to me and quickly __25__ all the things I had. As I started handing them over, she seemed __26__. She looked up at me with a sweet smile on her face and asked what was in the __27__. I told her there were some clothes and food for her.
Again she looked up at me and asked, “Can you give me some water？” Just then, I noticed her __28__ lips. It seemed as if she had not had a drop of water all day.
I __29__ my bottle of water that I always carried with me and helped her to drink from it. She finished it quickly and gave me a heartwarming smile of __30__.
I was thankful that I could __31__ her simple wish! I realized once again that day that you don’t necessarily have to make big __32__ to help someone. This experience __33__ once again my belief in the __34__ acts of kindness and how they can make someone’s __35__.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者帮助一个女孩的故事以及由此产生的一些感悟。
21．A．as B．until
C．once D．before
解析：选A 上星期，当作者离开家去办差事的时候，作者带了一些旧衣服、食物和一个手提包去送给贫穷的人。根据语境可知，应选as。
22．A．needy B．sick
C．disabled D．sad
解析：选A 参见上题解析。needy意为“缺食物(钱)的，贫困的”。
23．A．parked B．stared
C．turned D．stopped
解析：选D 根据语境可知，此处指的是车停在了交通信号灯处。故选stop“停止，停下”。
24．A．phoned B．signaled
C．advised D．allowed
解析：选B 根据语境可知，此处是指作者招手示意(signaled)女孩过来。
25．A．threw B．fetched
C．packed D．collected
解析：选D 女孩过来后，作者把自己放在车里的衣服和食物快速收集(collected)在一起。
26．A．ashamed B．upset
C．embarrassed D．astonished
解析：选D 根据语境及下文女孩问问题可以推知，女孩很吃惊(astonished)。ashamed“羞耻的”；embarrassed“尴尬的”。
27．A．car B．bag
C．bottle D．clothes
解析：选B 根据上文内容可知，作者出门时带的东西有衣服、食物和手提包。所以作者这里应是把衣服和食物装在包(bag)里送给她。
28．A．dirty B．pale
C．thick D．dry
解析：选D 根据下文中的“It seemed as if she had not had a drop of water all day.”可知，女孩由于缺水嘴唇比较干(dry)。
29．A．pointed out B．picked out
C．gave out D．took out
解析：选D 作者取出(took out)随身携带的一瓶水。point out “指出，指明”；pick out “挑选”；give out “分发，发出”。
30．A．happiness B．pleasure
C．appreciation D．welcome
解析：选C 根据语境可知，女孩喝完作者递给她的水后，应是流露出感激的微笑。appreciation“感激，欣赏”。
31．A．satisfy B．attain
C．promise D．realize
解析：选A 女孩那时的心愿是有水喝，所以作者满足(satisfy)了她的心愿。attain“达到，获得”；promise“承诺”；realize“实现”。
32．A．differences B．ambitions
C．achievements D．donations
解析：选D 那一天作者再次意识到你没有必要给予大额的捐赠(donations)来帮助他人。ambition“追求，理想”；achievement“成就”。
33．A．found B．doubted
C．showed D．proved
解析：选D 这再次证明(proved)了作者的信仰：简单的(simple)善举以及这些善举是如何给人们带来幸福的。
34．A．unique B．simple
C．reliable D．polite
解析：选B 参见上题解析。
35．A．day B．fortune
C．dream D．life
解析：选A 参见第33题解析。make one’s day “给某人带来幸福”。
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。
I would like to say something about my first volunteer job when I __36__ (be) a freshman and what I have learned from that. It was at a local library. I put books in order, registered (登记) the books __37__ (borrow) and returned by people, and collected material during work hours. __38__ it was a boring job, it taught me a lot. I did realize that only by working __39__ (careful) can we get the library to be managed properly.
I was the only volunteer __40__ became paid due to my hard work and a work experience program at school. Although the pay wasn’t high and the work was hard __41__ (do), I thought it worthwhile. On the last day in the library, Mr Wang, who was one of the best __42__ (boss) I had ever seen, threw us a __43__ (surprise) party. Then the whole library staff signed us cards and gave us lots of other gifts. All of us at the party enjoyed __44__ (us) that day, and I was very proud __45__ the experience.
答案：36.was 37.borrowed 38.Although/Though
39．carefully 40.who/that 41.to do 42.bosses
43．surprising 44.ourselves 45.of
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
在和谐社会里，人际关系中的互帮互助已成为我们生活中的重要组成部分。假定你是李华。下周英国友好学校将来你校访问，你校英语俱乐部将举行一次以“Helping Each Other Makes the World Wonderful”为题的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇演讲稿。内容要点如下：
1．帮助同学——加深友谊；
2．帮助老人——幸福；
3．帮助别人的体会和感悟。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Helping Each Other Makes the World Wonderful
Hello, everyone. I’m Li Hua. Today I am very glad to have the chance to speak about the topic.
As we all know, helping each other is an important part of our life. We can gain more from helping others. For example, we can strengthen our friendship when we help our classmates. We can feel happy when we help old people.
I strongly believe that it will be of great use to build a harmonious and wonderful world. Let’s take action to achieve the good wishes.
Thank you for your listening.
第二节(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150左右。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see some rain soon we would lose everything.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for the family when I saw my six year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn’t walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.
Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow and purposeful step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he carried. Branches and thorns slapped (拍打) his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned against a tree to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.
Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer laying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap (舔饮) up the water in my beautiful boy’s hand.
Paragraph 1：
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house.
Paragraph 2：
And later I knew what was going on.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. My curiosity once again drove me to follow him back. After he reached the kitchen, he turned on the tap. As he was trying hard to cup both hands to receive the water, it was still running away through his fingers. And he also had great difficulty turning off the tap with hands occupied. He seemed to be so sorry and self condemned for his wasting of water. Wearing a note of upset on his face, he carried it carefully toward the woods.
Paragraph 2：
And later I knew what was going on. It began to make sense to me why he wasn’t walking in his usual way. I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart working so hard to save a life. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops ...and more drops. It was as if the nature itself was moved by the great effort made by my son and began to weep with pride.
