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阶段仿真检测(二) Unit 2 Witnessing time
(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
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1．How much should you pay for a pair of HearClear HCR3
A．＄224. B．＄259.
C．＄463. D．＄478.
2．What do we know about Eagle Eyes sunglasses
A．They help deal with short sight.
B．They were developed by astronauts.
C．They block out solar radiation completely.
D．They protect people from blue light.
3．What do these products have in common
A．They’re risk free to purchase.
B．They all adopt advanced technology.
C．They are mainly for travelers.
D．Their discount can be enjoyed with offer code.
B
By day a Cairo dentist and by night a novelist, he spent years struggling to get published. Today, Alaa Al Aswany is a best selling writer across the globe.
Aswany was born in Cairo in 1957. His father was also a novelist, who won the state award for literature in 1972. “He was my first professor of literature. He told me what to read and what not to read，” said Aswany, who had a traditional French education and then went to Chicago to study for his dentistry degree.
In 2002, his novel The Yacoubian Building, was quietly accepted by a small, independent publisher in Cairo. Its first, edition sold out in four weeks and it was the Arab world’s best seller for five successive years, selling 250,000 copies in a region where print runs seldom go beyond 3,000. Word spread quickly, people talked about it. It was made into a hit film and a TV serial, and has since been translated into 27 languages.
Aswany said, “Society is a living organism and you must keep up. That’s why I still practise, though for only two days a week. I will never close the clinic (诊所). The clinic is my window. I open it to see what is happening in the street. You can’t get disconnected from the street, as a writer; that’s a common mistake. You can be too easily welcomed every night by the richest people and the most influential. It is very dangerous because it is that relationship with the street that made you successful in the first place.”
4．What role did Aswany’s father play in his writing career
A．He aroused his interest in literature.
B．He taught him French in college.
C．He read him novels as a reward.
D．He sent him to Chicago to learn literature.
5．How did the novel The Yacoubian Building firstly become well known
A．By its film adaptation.
B．By media advertising.
C．By the public concern.
D．By its amazing.
6．Why does Aswany still work as a dentist
A．He likes the view in the street.
B．He needs to make a living as a dentist.
C．He wants to help the poor as a doctor.
D．He connects to real life through his clinic.
7．Which of the following can best describe Aswany
A．Generous. B．Hardworking.
C．Outgoing. D．Humorous.
C
What does it take to be a good neighbor Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were en joyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.
One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect a person’s privacy (隐私)．When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in, they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day, not respecting their privacy.
It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood. This can not only put you on good terms with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard, this shows that you respect them. If you are friendly to them, they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.
Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster (灾难), it is good to offer your help. Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.
In conclusion, if you respect people’s privacy, treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need, you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!
8．If you are getting along well with your neighbors you can ________.
A．have your own privacy
B．often visit their yard
C．make close friends with them
D．keep your family members safe
9．What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A．Neighbors should help each other.
B．Everybody probably gets into trouble.
C．Neighbors should respect each other.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
10．In the opinion of the author, neighbors should always be ________.
A．helpful, strong and kind
B．honest, active and friendly
C．respectful, friendly and helpful
D．polite, honest and kind
11．The author develops the topic of this passage based on his________.
A．practical experiences B．scientific experiments
C．careful research D．wide knowledge
D
Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor’s dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.
“Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns，” says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner.You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.
After two to three weeks of observing (观察), go to your neighbors with the facts.Wait for a time when the barking is over.“Since you’re trying to keep a good relationship, you can’t go when you’re angry and upset，” says Schweitzer.Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they’re not at home.
Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem.Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class.
Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet.If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat.“If they become more comfortable seeing you, they’re less likely to bark when they see you or when they’re in the backyard，”says Schweitzer.
Whatever you do, don’t talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down.“Those make people feel angry，” says Schweitzer.“That’s when things escalate.”
If weeks go by and you still aren’t seeing a difference, follow up with a note.Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off.That way, you’ll have evidence (证据) that you’ve discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.
12．What should people do first according to Schweitzer
A．Record when the dog barks.
B．Find out why the barking happens.
C．Find out if the dog is really dangerous.
D．Record when the neighbor is usually out.
13．When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor
A．When the dog is barking.
B．When you are feeling calm.
C．When you’ve found a problem.
D．When your neighbor is walking the dog.
14．What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Become familiar. B．Become worse.
C．Get interesting. D．Get personal.
15．What is the text mainly about
A．How to teach your dog to be quiet.
B．What to do when your neighbor has a dog.
C．How to deal with a neighbor’s noisy dog.
D．What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.
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。
Secure your home with these well advised home safety tips that turn burglars into losers.
◆Store valuables carefully
If thieves already know you’re storing valuables, then upgrade your secret hiding places to ones that are harder to detect. __16__. Thieves often search drawers in the master bedroom but tend to leave kids’ rooms untouched. Just make sure it’s a place your child can’t easily access, like a high closet shelf.
◆Install your security system in the right spot
__17__， but they also make it easy for burglars to see inside your home. Install your security keypad (小键盘) in a spot that is not visible from the doorstep so no one can see if your alarm is set.
◆__18__
Knowing your house is completely unattended can make your vacation unnecessarily stressful. Whether you’re going away for two weeks or just a long weekend, ask a neighbor to check daily for flyers (传单) stuck on your front door. Foxy criminals have been known to leave pizza ads on doors to see how long it takes for residents to remove them. Stopping newspapers and mail delivery for the duration of your trip is a sure way to prevent mail from piling up at your doorstep.
◆Pay attention to bathroom windows
Burglars are often people you’ve seen before, like a man working on your house. If a yard worker or unknown visitor uses the bathroom, he may open the window so he can gain entry later. __19__.
◆Join in a community wide crime prevention program
Cops are getting creative when it comes to catching criminals, and there are lots of opportunities for you to do your part to keep your community safe. Operation Identification is a nationwide project that encourages people to mark their property to fight against burglary and theft. __20__. Also look into groups like neighborhood watches to see how you can get involved.
A．Let your neighbors be your eyes
B．Lower the volume of your telephone ringer
C．Be sure to double check that lock after this seemingly innocent person leaves
D．A simple solution is to keep important documents and objects in your child’s room
E．Decorative glass or large windows may be attractive
F．If you suspect that someone is trying to break into your home, press the panic button
G．In some cities, burglary rates for the system are much lower than those of non participants
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。
It was still raining. The shop assistant was ready to __21__. “No, please don’t，” Tammy __22__. “I’m lost and I have nowhere to go.” She had __23__ her mind to stay where she was because she was sure her mom would be back to get her.
In the distance she heard a vehicle engine and hoped it was her mom or dad in their car. She was __24__ when she saw it was a school bus filled with kids. Her eyes were fixed on the bus. Her brain got busy wondering if she should __25__ the bus and if she did so, then how __26__ would help her, because she didn’t know where she __27__. Suddenly she saw a huge __28__ monster in the bus. She was really __29__ and began to run. Then the school bus was chasing after her.
“Were you having a bad __30__， honey？” she heard her darling mom ask.
“Yes, Mom，” she said __31__. “I was lost and being chased by a school bus and a huge green monster！”
Her mother laughed __32__ and hugged Tammy closely. “You poor dear！” she said. “Dreams can __33__ seem so real, right？” Tammy __34__ her head in agreement and snuggled (依偎) closer. “But you’re in safe and warm home！” Tammy sighed in ___35__.
21．A.arrive B．show
C．leave D．come
22．A.thought B．worried
C．hesitated D．laughed
23．A.relied on B．made up
C．dealt with D．given up
24．A.proud B．comfortable
C．excited D．disappointed
25．A.start B．get off
C．stop D．run after
26．A.her dad B．her mom
C．the monster D．the bus driver
27．A.stayed B．lived
C．hid D．waited
28．A.red B．white
C．green D．yellow
29．A.scared B．puzzled
C．offended D．excited
30．A.memory B．idea
C．habit D．dream
31．A.eagerly B．angrily
C．cautiously D．secretly
32．A.calmly B．slowly
C．softly D．strangely
33．A.never B．ever
C．sometimes D．once
34．A.waved B．nodded
C．dropped D．raised
35．A.contentment B．doubt
C．surprise D．patience
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。
Mistakes that work
The best way __36__ (learn) something is to make mistakes first. Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb, told his colleagues: “Of the 200 light bulbs that didn’t work, every failure told me something was able to incorporate (融入) into the next attempt.” Benjamin Franklin, the US statesman and scientist once said: “I haven’t failed. I have had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work.”
__37__ of these people understood that failures and false starts are the condition of success. In fact, __38__ surprising number of everyday objects had their beginnings in a mistake or a misunderstanding. Post it notes, packets of crisps and even bread are all unexpected inventions. In 2600 BC, a tired Egyptian slave invented __39__ is now called bread when the dough (面团) rose during his sleep. And crisps were first cooked by a cook in the USA when a customer suggested his fried potatoes be __40__ (thin) than they were.
In 1968 Spencer Silver was trying to develop a strong glue when he accidentally invented a very weak glue instead. His colleague, Art Fry decided to use it six years later, in 1974, to have his bookmarks __41__ (hold) in his books and the post it note was invented.
Successful business people have often made big, expensive mistakes in their past. When an employee of IBM made a mistake that cost the company ＄600,000, Thomas Watson, the chairman, __42__ (ask) if he would fire the man. “No，” he replied. “I have just spent ＄600,000 __43__ (train) him. I won’t let another company __44__ (benefit) from the experience.”
The important thing to remember is that you need to learn from your mistakes. __45__ you don’t, then there is no point making them.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学的高三学生李华。你的美国笔友Chris毕业后想来中国，并发邮件就他的职业规划问题向你求助。请你给Chris回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐他从事的职业；
2．推荐理由；
3．建议他如何去做准备。
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 raining pretty hard on Halloween, but that wasn’t going to stop my little sister Kate and me from trick or treating. We decided to start at Miss Parson’s house. Miss Parson was loved by us kids who lived near by because she often shared her self made cookies with us. We usually finished them in a second, especially when we were hungry after class. Sometimes, when we visited her or did something for her, she always gave us surprise.
Kate and I wondered what kinds of treats she’d offer. As we walked down the street, I held an umbrella, a bag for candy, and my sister’s hand. Jack o Lanterns gave soft light along the street. Spider webs hung in all the windows. Parents who were dressed up like monsters (怪物) stood in doorways. After we had walked a few blocks, we were wet from head to toes, and I felt Kate was trembling with cold.
There was a light on at Miss Parson’s house, but there were no ghosts, goblins (小妖精), or Jack o Lanterns. We climbed up the steps and saw Miss Parson through a window. She was drinking a cup of hot tea.
“Maybe she doesn’t celebrate Halloween，” Kate said with a sigh, disappointedly.
“Well, even if she doesn’t, she usually likes it when we visit her，” I said and knocked on the door.
Miss Parson seemed surprised when she opened it and saw our dressing. “Is today Halloween？” she asked.“I completely forgot. I am so sorry！”
Paragraph 1：
Miss Parson rushed us into her house.
Paragraph 2：
The next morning, a hot and sweet discussion about Miss Parson and Halloween spread among us kids.
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阶段仿真检测(二) Unit 2 Witnessing time
(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
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The HearClear HCR3 Rechargeable Hearing Aids are now available to you for an unbelievably affordable price! The HCR3 with the digital sound processing component providing clear sound can help you hear better.
100% Money Back Guarantee!
Now On Sale！
Sale Price：＄259
(Only ＄239 each when you buy a pair, and off 15 dollars in payment！)
Eagle Eyes Sunglasses
Studies show that deadly accidents are regularly caused by such blinding glare with danger arising from reflected light off another object. Eagle Eyes sunglasses can help protect human eyesight by blocking blue light rays and 99.9% of harmful solar radiation. Eagle Eyes sunglass lenses (镜片) were developed from original NASA Optic Technology to protect astronauts while working in space. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!
Now On Sale！
Sale Price：＄49.90
(Offer code only for a specified period)
Stauer Urban Blue Watch
You need a new watch. The one you are wearing was made when Nixon was in office. You would be hard pressed to find a timepiece of this outstanding quality and precision at this price. Now it’s absolutely possible to have the highest quality classic timepiece without the high price. 100% Money Back Guarantee!
Now On Sale！
Sale Price：＄29
(Favourable price for a limited time only)
Lifepack Carry on Closet
The Lifepack Carry on Closet has retractable (可缩进的) shelves inside to keep clothes in good order. Its shelf system also has removable pockets. So when you get to your travel destination, you just need to take out the shelf system and hang it in your hotel closet. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!
Now On Sale！
Sale Price：＄95
(Discount is only for customers who use offer code！)
语篇解读：本文是一篇广告类应用文。文中推荐了四款优惠力度很大的产品。
1．How much should you pay for a pair of HearClear HCR3
A．＄224. B．＄259.
C．＄463. D．＄478.
解析：选C 数字计算题。由HearClear HCR3中的“Only ＄239 each when you buy a pair, and off 15 dollars in payment”可判断，如果你买一对，则应该按每个239美元计，一对是478美元，而且付款立减15美元，即应付463美元，故选C项。
2．What do we know about Eagle Eyes sunglasses
A．They help deal with short sight.
B．They were developed by astronauts.
C．They block out solar radiation completely.
D．They protect people from blue light.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由Eagle Eyes Sunglasses中的“Eagle Eyes sunglasses ...by blocking blue light rays and 99.9% of harmful solar radiation”可判断，Eagle Eyes 太阳镜可以防蓝光，故选D项。
3．What do these products have in common
A．They’re risk free to purchase.
B．They all adopt advanced technology.
C．They are mainly for travelers.
D．Their discount can be enjoyed with offer code.
解析：选A 推理判断题。HearClear HCR3和Stauer Urban Blue Watch中提到了“100% Money Back Guarantee”，其他两款产品提到了“Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed”，所以购买无风险(risk free)就是这四款产品的共性。
B
By day a Cairo dentist and by night a novelist, he spent years struggling to get published. Today, Alaa Al Aswany is a best selling writer across the globe.
Aswany was born in Cairo in 1957. His father was also a novelist, who won the state award for literature in 1972. “He was my first professor of literature. He told me what to read and what not to read，” said Aswany, who had a traditional French education and then went to Chicago to study for his dentistry degree.
In 2002, his novel The Yacoubian Building, was quietly accepted by a small, independent publisher in Cairo. Its first, edition sold out in four weeks and it was the Arab world’s best seller for five successive years, selling 250,000 copies in a region where print runs seldom go beyond 3,000. Word spread quickly, people talked about it. It was made into a hit film and a TV serial, and has since been translated into 27 languages.
Aswany said, “Society is a living organism and you must keep up. That’s why I still practise, though for only two days a week. I will never close the clinic (诊所). The clinic is my window. I open it to see what is happening in the street. You can’t get disconnected from the street, as a writer; that’s a common mistake. You can be too easily welcomed every night by the richest people and the most influential. It is very dangerous because it is that relationship with the street that made you successful in the first place.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了Alaa Al Aswany是全球最畅销的作家，他白天是开罗的牙医，晚上是一位作家。他将诊所当做与现实世界建立联系的窗户。
4．What role did Aswany’s father play in his writing career
A．He aroused his interest in literature.
B．He taught him French in college.
C．He read him novels as a reward.
D．He sent him to Chicago to learn literature.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“His father was also a novelist, who won the state award for literature in 1972. ‘He was my first professor of literature. He told me what to read and what not to read，’ said Aswan”可推知，Aswany的父亲激起了Aswany对文学的兴趣。故选A。
5．How did the novel The Yacoubian Building firstly become well known
A．By its film adaptation.
B．By media advertising.
C．By the public concern.
D．By its amazing.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句“Word spread quickly, people talked about it. It was made into a hit film and a TV serial, and has since been translated into 27 languages.”(消息很快传开了，人们开始谈论这件事。它被拍成电影和电视剧，并被翻译成27种语言。)可知，小说《雅库边楼》首先是通过引起了公众的关注而出名。故选C。
6．Why does Aswany still work as a dentist
A．He likes the view in the street.
B．He needs to make a living as a dentist.
C．He wants to help the poor as a doctor.
D．He connects to real life through his clinic.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The clinic is my window. I open it to see what is happening in the street.”(诊所是我的窗口。我打开它看看街上发生了什么。)可知，诊所是Aswany的窗口。Aswany通过诊所来与现实生活建立了联系。故选D。
7．Which of the following can best describe Aswany
A．Generous. B．Hardworking.
C．Outgoing. D．Humorous.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容，尽管Aswany已经很出名，但是他还是坚持一周两天在诊所里工作，来让自己和现实世界建立起联系，可以看出Aswany是一个非常勤奋的人。故选B。
C
What does it take to be a good neighbor Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were en joyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.
One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect a person’s privacy (隐私)．When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in, they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day, not respecting their privacy.
It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood. This can not only put you on good terms with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard, this shows that you respect them. If you are friendly to them, they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.
Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster (灾难), it is good to offer your help. Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.
In conclusion, if you respect people’s privacy, treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need, you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!
语篇解读：处理好邻里关系对我们来说很重要，那么到底如何能够做到这一点呢？首先要尊重他人的隐私，其次是友好待人，再次是要乐于助人。
8．If you are getting along well with your neighbors you can ________.
A．have your own privacy
B．often visit their yard
C．make close friends with them
D．keep your family members safe
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This can not only put you on good terms with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home.”可知，邻里关系融洽可以保护你的家和家人的安全。
9．What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A．Neighbors should help each other.
B．Everybody probably gets into trouble.
C．Neighbors should respect each other.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
解析：选A 段落大意题。第四段的前一部分讲到你要乐于帮助邻居，后一部分讲到邻居也会乐于帮助你，由此可知本段的大意是：邻里之间应该互相帮助。
10．In the opinion of the author, neighbors should always be ________.
A．helpful, strong and kind
B．honest, active and friendly
C．respectful, friendly and helpful
D．polite, honest and kind
解析：选C 细节理解题。最后一段第一句是对第二、三和四段的总结和概括，也是作者的中心观点，故选C项。
11．The author develops the topic of this passage based on his________.
A．practical experiences B．scientific experiments
C．careful research D．wide knowledge
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.”，再结合全文的内容可以推断出，作者是根据自己的实际经历展开本文的话题的。
D
Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor’s dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.
“Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns，” says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner.You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.
After two to three weeks of observing (观察), go to your neighbors with the facts.Wait for a time when the barking is over.“Since you’re trying to keep a good relationship, you can’t go when you’re angry and upset，” says Schweitzer.Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they’re not at home.
Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem.Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class.
Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet.If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat.“If they become more comfortable seeing you, they’re less likely to bark when they see you or when they’re in the backyard，”says Schweitzer.
Whatever you do, don’t talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down.“Those make people feel angry，” says Schweitzer.“That’s when things escalate.”
If weeks go by and you still aren’t seeing a difference, follow up with a note.Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off.That way, you’ll have evidence (证据) that you’ve discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。如果邻居家的狗总是叫个不停，影响到了你的生活，你该怎么做呢？
12．What should people do first according to Schweitzer
A．Record when the dog barks.
B．Find out why the barking happens.
C．Find out if the dog is really dangerous.
D．Record when the neighbor is usually out.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Before you take action, you should record the dates ... says Schweitzer”可知，首先要记录下邻居家的狗什么时候叫。
13．When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor
A．When the dog is barking.
B．When you are feeling calm.
C．When you’ve found a problem.
D．When your neighbor is walking the dog.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Since you’re trying to keep a good relationship, you can’t go when you’re angry and upset”可知，你应该在心态平和的时候去找邻居谈这个问题。
14．What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Become familiar. B．Become worse.
C．Get interesting. D．Get personal.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的内容可知，只有在情况变得更糟的时候才需要请求法律援助。
15．What is the text mainly about
A．How to teach your dog to be quiet.
B．What to do when your neighbor has a dog.
C．How to deal with a neighbor’s noisy dog.
D．What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，该文主要是讲如果邻居家的狗总是叫你该怎么做。
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。
Secure your home with these well advised home safety tips that turn burglars into losers.
◆Store valuables carefully
If thieves already know you’re storing valuables, then upgrade your secret hiding places to ones that are harder to detect. __16__. Thieves often search drawers in the master bedroom but tend to leave kids’ rooms untouched. Just make sure it’s a place your child can’t easily access, like a high closet shelf.
◆Install your security system in the right spot
__17__， but they also make it easy for burglars to see inside your home. Install your security keypad (小键盘) in a spot that is not visible from the doorstep so no one can see if your alarm is set.
◆__18__
Knowing your house is completely unattended can make your vacation unnecessarily stressful. Whether you’re going away for two weeks or just a long weekend, ask a neighbor to check daily for flyers (传单) stuck on your front door. Foxy criminals have been known to leave pizza ads on doors to see how long it takes for residents to remove them. Stopping newspapers and mail delivery for the duration of your trip is a sure way to prevent mail from piling up at your doorstep.
◆Pay attention to bathroom windows
Burglars are often people you’ve seen before, like a man working on your house. If a yard worker or unknown visitor uses the bathroom, he may open the window so he can gain entry later. __19__.
◆Join in a community wide crime prevention program
Cops are getting creative when it comes to catching criminals, and there are lots of opportunities for you to do your part to keep your community safe. Operation Identification is a nationwide project that encourages people to mark their property to fight against burglary and theft. __20__. Also look into groups like neighborhood watches to see how you can get involved.
A．Let your neighbors be your eyes
B．Lower the volume of your telephone ringer
C．Be sure to double check that lock after this seemingly innocent person leaves
D．A simple solution is to keep important documents and objects in your child’s room
E．Decorative glass or large windows may be attractive
F．If you suspect that someone is trying to break into your home, press the panic button
G．In some cities, burglary rates for the system are much lower than those of non participants
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了防止偷窃的几个建议，包括藏好贵重物品、把安全系统安装在适当的位置、注意浴室窗户等。
16．选D 根据空后一句可知，窃贼通常翻看主卧室的抽屉而不会动孩子的房间，据此可推知，空处应是介绍“将贵重物品放在孩子的房间”这一方法，故D项正确。
17．选E 根据空后的“but they also make it easy for burglars to see inside your home”，并结合常识可推知，尽管装饰性的玻璃或者大窗户可能很美观，但是它们也能让窃贼很容易地看到房子内的情况，故E项正确。
18．选A 根据空处所在的位置可知，空处为该段的小标题；结合该段第一句和第二句可知，该段主要介绍了“请邻居帮忙照看你的房子”这一建议，故A项与此处匹配。
19．选C 根据空前一句可知，如果有院子里的工人或不认识的来访者使用了卫生间，则他可能会打开窗户以便之后进入你家；据此可推知，为防止这种情况发生，我们应当在这类人离开之后复查窗户上的锁，故C项正确。
20．选G 根据空前一句可知，身份识别系统鼓励人们标记自己的财物，以和盗窃作斗争；据此可推知，空处应是介绍使用了身份识别系统的城市和没有使用该系统的城市的对比情况，故G项正确。
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。
It was still raining. The shop assistant was ready to __21__. “No, please don’t，” Tammy __22__. “I’m lost and I have nowhere to go.” She had __23__ her mind to stay where she was because she was sure her mom would be back to get her.
In the distance she heard a vehicle engine and hoped it was her mom or dad in their car. She was __24__ when she saw it was a school bus filled with kids. Her eyes were fixed on the bus. Her brain got busy wondering if she should __25__ the bus and if she did so, then how __26__ would help her, because she didn’t know where she __27__. Suddenly she saw a huge __28__ monster in the bus. She was really __29__ and began to run. Then the school bus was chasing after her.
“Were you having a bad __30__， honey？” she heard her darling mom ask.
“Yes, Mom，” she said __31__. “I was lost and being chased by a school bus and a huge green monster！”
Her mother laughed __32__ and hugged Tammy closely. “You poor dear！” she said. “Dreams can __33__ seem so real, right？” Tammy __34__ her head in agreement and snuggled (依偎) closer. “But you’re in safe and warm home！” Tammy sighed in ___35__.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Tammy迷路了，在商店避雨，这时一辆校车驶来，她正在琢磨是否要使校车停下，突然她看到校车里有一头绿色巨兽……这时妈妈叫醒了她，原来是一场梦，她松了一口气。
21．A.arrive B．show
C．leave D．come
解析：选C 根据下文中的“No, please don’t”和“I’m lost and I have nowhere to go.”Tammy迷路了，无处可去可知，店员正准备离开(leave)，故C项正确。
22．A.thought B．worried
C．hesitated D．laughed
解析：选A 根据上句可知，店员要离开；结合“No, please don’t”可知，该句是Tammy心里想的内容。A项意为“想”，符合语境。
23．A.relied on B．made up
C．dealt with D．given up
解析：选B 根据语境可知，她下定决心要待在原来的地方，因为她确信她妈妈会回来接她的。make up one’s mind为固定搭配，意为“下定决心”，故B项正确。A项意为“依靠，依赖”；C项意为“处理”；D项意为“放弃”。
24．A.proud B．comfortable
C．excited D．disappointed
解析：选D 根据上句和该句中的“when she saw that it was a school bus filled with kids”可知，她看到的是载满小孩的校车，并不是她的父母时她应该很失望(disappointed)，故D项正确。A项意为“骄傲的”；B项意为“令人舒服的”；C项意为“兴奋的”。
25．A.start B．get off
C．stop D．run after
解析：选C 根据前文可知，她看到的是载满小孩的校车，并不是她的父母；结合该句可以判断，她在琢磨是否要让校车停下(stop)，故C项正确。A项意为“开始”；B项意为“下班，离开”；D项意为“追赶”。
26．A.her dad B．her mom
C．the monster D．the bus driver
解析：选D 根据该句中的“if she did so, then how __26___ would help her, because she didn’t know where she __27___”，并结合前文中的“a school bus”可知，因为她不知道自己住在哪里，所以她担心校车司机(the bus driver)不知道如何帮助她，故D项正确。
27．A.stayed B．lived
C．hid D．waited
解析：选B 参见上题解析。B项意为“居住”。
28．A.red B．white
C．green D．yellow
解析：选C 根据下文中的“a huge green monster”可知，她突然看到校车里有一头巨大的绿色怪兽，故C项正确。
29．A.scared B．puzzled
C．offended D．excited
解析：选A 根据上句，她突然看到校车里有一头巨大的绿色怪兽可知，她非常害怕(scared)，开始奔跑。故A项正确。
30．A.memory B．idea
C．habit D．dream
解析：选D 根据下文中的“Dreams can __33__ seem so real”，并结合该句可知，妈妈问她是不是做噩梦(dream)了。故D项正确。
31．A.eagerly B．angrily
C．cautiously D．secretly
解析：选A 根据下句“I was lost and being chased by a school bus and a huge green monster！”可知，在梦中她迷路了，被一辆校车和一头绿色巨兽追赶；再结合常识可以判断，她急切地(eagerly)将梦中的情景讲给她的妈妈听，故A项正确。B项意为“愤怒地”；C项意为“小心地，谨慎地”；D项意为“秘密地”。
32．A.calmly B．slowly
C．softly D．strangely
解析：选C 根据语境可知，她的母亲轻轻地(softly)笑了笑，并紧紧地抱住了Tammy。故C项正确。A项意为“平静地”；B项意为“慢慢地”；D项意为“奇怪地”。
33．A.never B．ever
C．sometimes D．once
解析：选C 根据该句语境并结合常识可知，妈妈告诉她，有时(sometimes)梦境似乎很真实，故C项正确。
34．A.waved B．nodded
C．dropped D．raised
解析：选B 根据该句中的“in agreement”可知，Tammy同意地点头(nodded)，故B项正确。A项意为“挥手”；C项意为“垂下”；D项意为“抬起”。
35．A.contentment B．doubt
C．surprise D．patience
解析：选A 根据上句“But you’re safe and warm at home！”妈妈告诉她，她现在待在温暖而安全的家里可知，Tammy满足(contentment)地叹了口气，故A项正确。B项意为“怀疑”；C项意为“惊奇”；D项意为“耐心”。
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。
Mistakes that work
The best way __36__ (learn) something is to make mistakes first. Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb, told his colleagues: “Of the 200 light bulbs that didn’t work, every failure told me something was able to incorporate (融入) into the next attempt.” Benjamin Franklin, the US statesman and scientist once said: “I haven’t failed. I have had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work.”
__37__ of these people understood that failures and false starts are the condition of success. In fact, __38__ surprising number of everyday objects had their beginnings in a mistake or a misunderstanding. Post it notes, packets of crisps and even bread are all unexpected inventions. In 2600 BC, a tired Egyptian slave invented __39__ is now called bread when the dough (面团) rose during his sleep. And crisps were first cooked by a cook in the USA when a customer suggested his fried potatoes be __40__ (thin) than they were.
In 1968 Spencer Silver was trying to develop a strong glue when he accidentally invented a very weak glue instead. His colleague, Art Fry decided to use it six years later, in 1974, to have his bookmarks __41__ (hold) in his books and the post it note was invented.
Successful business people have often made big, expensive mistakes in their past. When an employee of IBM made a mistake that cost the company ＄600,000, Thomas Watson, the chairman, __42__ (ask) if he would fire the man. “No，” he replied. “I have just spent ＄600,000 __43__ (train) him. I won’t let another company __44__ (benefit) from the experience.”
The important thing to remember is that you need to learn from your mistakes. __45__ you don’t, then there is no point making them.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过爱迪生、富兰克林等科学家的故事告诉人们，许多成功的事情都是在失败中孕育出来的。不要害怕失败，要从失败中学习。
36．to learn 考查非谓语动词。The best way后常用不定式作定语。
37．Both/Each/Either 考查代词。空处指代在第一段提到的两位科学家Thomas Edison及Benjamin Franklin。在后文中提到前文中出现的人或物时可使用代词进行代替。Both意为“两者都”，each意为“每个、各自”，either意为“任何一个”，可用于指代上文中出现的两位科学家。故填Both/Each/Either。
38．a 考查冠词。句意：事实上，相当大一部分的日常事务是从错误及误解中孕育出来的。此处为固定搭配a number of意为“很多”，故填a。
39．what 考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，此句为宾语从句，从句中缺少主语成分，因此使用what作宾语从句中的主语成分，故填what。
40．thinner 考查形容词比较级。分析句子可知，than为表示比较含义的连词，应连接形容词的比较级，故填thinner。
41．held 考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，此处为have sth. done结构，意为“使某物被做”，故填held。
42．was asked 考查被动语态。分析句子可知，Thomas Watson与ask之间是逻辑上的被动关系，需使用被动语态，同时整篇文章的时态为一般过去时，因此需使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was asked。
43．training 考查固定搭配。spend time/money (in) doing sth.意为“花费时间/金钱做某事”，故填training。
44．benefit 考查动词时态。分析句子可知，let后常用省略to的不定式，故填benefit。
45．If 考查连词。最后一段第一句提到“重要的是你要从错误中学习”，而最后一句则提到“没有从错误中学到东西，犯错就没有意义”，空处所在句作条件状语，故填If。
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学的高三学生李华。你的美国笔友Chris毕业后想来中国，并发邮件就他的职业规划问题向你求助。请你给Chris回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐他从事的职业；
2．推荐理由；
3．建议他如何去做准备。
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：
Dear Chris，
How is everything going I’m glad to receive your e mail, in which you asked me about your career in China for the future. Now I’m writing to share my opinions with you.
Actually, I consider being a teacher in China will be a good choice for you. I recommend it as your career based on the following two reasons. First, it is a job that can get you to stay with Chinese students every day and thus keep you exposed to Chinese culture all the time. Second, working as a teacher can help realize your dream of being an educator by sharing the culture of your country with Chinese students.
To achieve this goal, you are supposed to apply for a normal university to equip yourself with qualified skills to make you suitable for your future post.
Hopefully, my suggestions will be of help.
Yours，
Li Hua
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 raining pretty hard on Halloween, but that wasn’t going to stop my little sister Kate and me from trick or treating. We decided to start at Miss Parson’s house. Miss Parson was loved by us kids who lived near by because she often shared her self made cookies with us. We usually finished them in a second, especially when we were hungry after class. Sometimes, when we visited her or did something for her, she always gave us surprise.
Kate and I wondered what kinds of treats she’d offer. As we walked down the street, I held an umbrella, a bag for candy, and my sister’s hand. Jack o Lanterns gave soft light along the street. Spider webs hung in all the windows. Parents who were dressed up like monsters (怪物) stood in doorways. After we had walked a few blocks, we were wet from head to toes, and I felt Kate was trembling with cold.
There was a light on at Miss Parson’s house, but there were no ghosts, goblins (小妖精), or Jack o Lanterns. We climbed up the steps and saw Miss Parson through a window. She was drinking a cup of hot tea.
“Maybe she doesn’t celebrate Halloween，” Kate said with a sigh, disappointedly.
“Well, even if she doesn’t, she usually likes it when we visit her，” I said and knocked on the door.
Miss Parson seemed surprised when she opened it and saw our dressing. “Is today Halloween？” she asked.“I completely forgot. I am so sorry！”
Paragraph 1：
Miss Parson rushed us into her house.
Paragraph 2：
The next morning, a hot and sweet discussion about Miss Parson and Halloween spread among us kids.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Miss Parson rushed us into her house. “It’s cold out here，” she said. My sister’s face was shining from the rain and Miss Parson dried her cheeks. “Thank you，” Kate said. “Trick or treat？”
“Oh，right！Treats，” said Miss Parson in surprise. Then she disappeared for a moment and came back with a big smile on her face. “Open those bags wide，” she said. She dropped two boxes of cocoa into our bags. “Winter is just around the corner，”she said. “Some hot cocoa will keep you warm.”
“Thank you，” we both said. “Happy Halloween！”
Paragraph 2：
The next morning, a hot and sweet discussion about Miss Parson and Halloween spread among us kids. We told Mom about how Miss Parson had forgotten Halloween and about what she had given to us and the other kids. “It sounds as if nobody was very upset, even though she forgot Halloween，” said Mom.“No, we were happy，” I said. “Although she didn’t give us candy, it was kind of fun for us all to get something different for a change. I hope it will become a Halloween tradition to give out unusual treats.”
