A卷——单元验收达标(时间90分钟，满分120分)
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Looking for something entertaining to do Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.
Koningsdag — The Netherland
Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem Alexander. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas (羽毛围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
Thai National Elephant Day — Thailand
Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony (典礼) in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.
The Fire Festival — Shetland
On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you'll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you've ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast paced activities, and don't worry about making it to work next day — it's a national holiday!
Holi — India
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India's most important holidays. On the last full moon day of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.
1．The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ________.
A．show people's respect for their Queen
B．show Thai people's respect for elephants
C．ask people to protect endangered animals
D．help people relax by singing and dancing
2．Why don't people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival
A．Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.
B．Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.
C．Because people don't have to go to work next day.
D．Because the festival ends very early at night.
3．Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors
A．India. B．Shetland.
C．Thailand. D．The Netherlands.
B
You can deal with winter in two ways: Escape it or embrace it. Watching people dive into snow — in nothing but bathing suits and boots — I'm guessing these people choose to do the latter.
The seasonal madness is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival, now in its 62nd year, said to be the world's largest winter festival. About a half million people each year come to Quebec City to delight in frigid (寒冷的) fashion.
“We embrace winter，” said Paule Bergeron of Quebec City Tourism.“It's time to play.” The carnival runs from Jan. 29 to Feb. 14, with dozens of events. I went last year for a few frigid days, staying at the Hilton Quebec, in the thick of the downtown action. Families are a big part of the carnival. What attract kids are things like ice fishing at a man made pond stocked with fish, where if you catch something, you can pay to have it smoked and eat it, or donate it to a food bank.
It's a good chance to experience the culture of this European feeling city, and nowhere is more evident than in Bonhomme, the carnival's goodwill ambassador, a living avatar (化身) in the form of a giant snowman with a human inside gliding (滑行) around the festivities.
There are two night parades at the carnival. I attended the second one last year, the night before the carnival's close. The streets were lined with thousands of people in a gentle snow and bitter cold, watching local dancers and school groups glide by. In the end, Bonhomme's float came into view, and kids in the crowd went crazy. As the parade ended, thousands followed behind it, becoming part of the Quebec Winter Carnival's magic and madness. And with a cup of milk in my hand, I realized that for once, not only did I not mind winter, I embraced it.
4．Which of the following is TRUE about the Quebec Winter Carnival
A．It is held to attract visitors.
B．It has a history of less than 60 years.
C．It is mainly intended to entertain kids.
D．It is the largest winter festival in the world.
5．Who is Bonhomme
A．It is a giant snowman.
B．It is a famous star in Quebec.
C．It is the goodwill ambassador of the carnival.
D．It is the organizer of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
6．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A．kids love to see Bonhomme
B．the carnival ends with two parades
C．the parades are the maddest part of the carnival
D．people attend the parades mainly to see Bonhomme
7．The author attended the carnival probably as ________.
A．a visitor to Quebec B．a festival performer
C．an official in Quebec D．a local newspaper reporter
C
The cherry blossom tree holds a very important place in Japanese culture and tradition. It is the spring season during which the Japanese cherry blossom trees begin to bloom and the festive celebrations start at the same time. The tradition of cherry blossom festivals includes all sorts of entertainment with folk music being one of the most important attractions of the festivals.
The traditional Japanese dress known as the kimono (和服) is also brought out on the streets in the form of special kimono shows that become a popular Japanese culture. Beautifully arranged flower displays are also amongst the attractions of the festive seasons. In modern times the cherry blossom festivals are a time when concerts are arranged and there are a lot of musical activities going on in the country. The streets are filled with rides and games of different kinds for the children to enjoy.
The spring season, which is the season of celebration, brings back the fresh cherry blossom flowers. The first week of April is perhaps the best time to savor the cherry blossom trees. Although the cherry blossom festival is being celebrated all over the country, Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park are the best renowned for the activities.
An interesting part of the Japanese cherry blossom festival season is flower watching. Friends and families gathered around cherry blossom trees with their picnic baskets enjoying the sweet sights and smells that create a wonderful atmosphere around them. Besides, wherever there are cherry blossom trees there will be food stalls. The food items at the stalls will all be made of cherry blossom flowers. You will be able to find some of the most amazing treats to satisfy your taste buds during the peak season at these stalls.
8．The first paragraph mainly tells us that ________.
A．festivals are held to celebrate the coming of spring
B．people can enjoy popular music during the festivals
C．cherry blossom festivals stand for Japanese culture
D．cherry blossom trees grow quickly in spring
9．Which of the following would the children like best during the cherry blossom festivals
A．The kimono.
B．The flower displays.
C．The musical activities.
D．The rides and games.
10．There are many food stalls near the cherry blossom trees probably because ________.
A．the food is made of cherry blossom flowers
B．there are many visitors who need food to eat
C．the visitors can place their food at the stalls
D．they can make the cherry blossom trees more wonderful
11．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage
A．Japanese cherry blossom festivals
B．The history of cherry blossom trees
C．Special kimono shows
D．Old Japanese culture and tradition
D
Though the tube (地铁) is used by 1.34 billion people each year, traveling on the tube in London can actually be quite lonely. An unwritten rule encourages silence, mixed with traditional British reserve (矜持). It means that even though you're in the crowded space with hundreds of other people, the silent air can leave you feeling a bit lonely.
One man, however, is trying to change this. Jonathan Dunne, 42, an American living in London, started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges (徽章) with the theme “Tube chat” last month, encouraging passengers in London to get talking to one another.
“I handed out 500 badges during the rush hour in a city with 8 million people. I expected most of them to be thrown away. But after about 24 hours, this activity would become bigger，” he says. Dunne and his “Tube chat” activity were reported across the world by different websites, newspapers and magazines.
Although Dunne's hope is good, not everyone agrees with his idea. Brian Wilson, a native Englishman living in London, was against it. He handed out 500 badges with the words “Don't even think about it” on them. “I hate the idea of having to talk to strangers on the tube on my way to work，” he told the reporter of BBC. Michael Robinson, a student from London, agrees. “Being on the tube is the only peace and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work. It doesn't need to be destroyed by people chatting to you，” Robinson says.
“People think that I just walk up and talk to strangers, which is not the case. It's a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，” Dunne says.
So if you use public transport in the West, why not say hello to the person next to you Just make sure to check for a badge first.
12．What is the unwritten rule on the tube in Britain
A．Reading newspapers.
B．Keeping silent.
C．Chatting with each other.
D．Sleeping for a while.
13．What do you know about Jonathan Dunne
A．He is an Englishman working in London.
B．He started the “Tube chat” years ago.
C．He wants people to chat on the tube.
D．He expected most of the badges to be kept.
14．Robinson dislikes the activity of “Tube chat” because he thinks ________.
A．people need time to have more sleep
B．people don't like to chat with strangers
C．people need peace and quietness
D．people don't have topics to chat about
15．What is the best title of this passage
A．Dunne carries out “Tube chat”
B．London's unwritten rules
C．Badges with various themes
D．Public transport of London
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
How to improve your perseverance (毅力)
If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. __16__， but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. If you're one of those who start with a bang yet quit early, don't despair. It is possible to improve your skills in that area.
·Set goals and write them down.
__17__. Instead of making many projects that may upset you, choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.
·__18__， and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to buy cookbooks, study the recipes, shop for ingredients and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
·Make a list of the rewards involved in any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal.__19__. You can lower your blood sugar considerably or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
·Imagine your success.
__20__. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A．Like the hare, many people start off strong
B．And you should focus on every step carefully
C．You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D．Make a list of the steps required to reach your goal
E．But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so
F．If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere until you do
G．Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
Recently, my family and I visited Kaikoura, a coastal town in New Zealand. The first evening it seemed a __21__ place, but the next day I remembered what I'd __22__ about it in a magazine — that it was often __23__ to see dolphins (海豚) and whales there!
My family and I __24__ on a gray, windy morning on a small boat. __25__， the sky turned blue ten minutes later. Soon we __26__ the place where we were supposed to go swimming. To my __27__， this was more than 40 km from land. I was quite __28__ by this time, and wondered why we came all the way out there, when __29__ someone shouted “Dolphins！”
All I could __30__ were fins (鱼鳍) everywhere — there were about one hundred dolphins, all __31__ towards our boat! Many of them were jumping around in the water __32__ they were asking us to come and play. I __33__ my snorkel (潜水通气管) and jumped into the sea. Then I tried to make __34__ in the water to attract them. What made me __35__ was that they heard me and came to swim around me. Amazingly, a dolphin kept following me, but then changed his __36__ and swam in another direction. It really made me realize how __37__ these animals are.
About an hour later, it was time for us to get back onto the __38__. I really enjoyed myself, but I was a little cold and __39__ to leave the water. I noticed that everyone on board was smiling and I realized what a very __40__ moment we'd had.
21．A.busy B．boring
C．safe D．great
22．A.read B．sung
C．taught D．drawn
23．A.impolite B．terrible
C．difficult D．possible
24．A.gave up B．turned back
C．set off D．dressed up
25．A.Besides B．However
C．On the whole D．In other words
26．A.reached B．left
C．crossed D．missed
27．A.joy B．regret
C．shame D．surprise
28．A.shy B．wet
C．cold D．hungry
29．A.secretly B．suddenly
C．certainly D．naturally
30．A.see B．hear
C．smell D．touch
31．A.waving B．climbing
C．looking D．swimming
32．A.even if B．so that
C．as if D．now that
33．A.sold B．put on
C．lost D．picked off
34．A.sounds B．faces
C．decisions D．promises
35．A.angry B．relaxed
C．worried D．excited
36．A.life B．food
C．mind D．habit
37．A.lazy B．dangerous
C．powerful D．intelligent
38．A.bus B．boat
C．train D．truck
39．A.decided B．forgot
C．disagreed D．failed
40．A.bad B．strange
C．special D．quiet
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．The beautiful scenery is a ________ (盛宴) for your eyes.
2．They all ________ (原谅) him for the mistake he had made.
3．We enjoy the harmony of school life, in which we can ________ (获得) a better result of study.
4．It is our ________ (信心) that we will find a cure for cancer in the next ten years.
5．He was ________ (授予) the first prize in the competition.
6．Millions of people in Africa are still ________ (挨饿) to death at present.
7．If our team wins in the event, there will be a ________ (庆祝)．
8．He traveled around the country ________ (收集) facts about folk songs.
9．My mother often ________ (提醒) me to study hard.
10．He was really brave enough to save the ________ (溺水的) boy from the rough sea.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．__________ (obvious), the students are not interested in the subject.
2．On my __________ (arrive) at the hotel, he gave me a sweet kiss.
3．You can't take photographs here without _____ (permit)．
4．While _____ (admire) the new building, I heard someone calling my name.
5．It was with great _____ (sad) that we learned of his death.
6．She couldn't make herself _____ (hear) because of the traffic noise.
7．Great changes __________ (take) place in my hometown since two years ago.
8．It is quite an informal gathering; you needn't dress______ for it.
9．I hold the belief _____ he will succeed.
10．He reminded me that it was time we should set off _____ the railway station.
Ⅲ.单句改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．Either you or the headmaster are to hand out the prizes to those gifted students at the meeting.________
2．If you must went, at least wait until the storm is over. ________
3．This story reminds me my experience when I was a middle school student. ________
4．I'm looking forward to know her news. ________
5．You're sure to have a fun at the party tonight.________
6．If the neighbours do not give any sweets, the children might play a trick at them. ________
7．I'll keep my words, and I'll tell him everything.________
8．She was out of her breath from climbing the stairs.________
9．Obvious, iPad is of great help to our study, especially to our English listening.
________
He should apologize her for his being rude to her._____________
Ⅳ.翻译句子(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
1. 我写信为没有及时给你回信表示道歉。(apology)
______________________________________________________
2．那个女孩高兴时，不是唱歌就是跳舞。(either ... or)
______________________________________________________
3．很显然他没有亲自去做。(obvious)
______________________________________________________
4. 因为还有很多工作要做，他没有被允许外出。(with复合结构)
______________________________________________________
5. 她爱这个男孩，好像她是他的母亲一样。(as if)
______________________________________________________A卷——单元验收达标(时间90分钟，满分120分)
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Looking for something entertaining to do Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.
Koningsdag — The Netherland
Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem Alexander. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas (羽毛围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
Thai National Elephant Day — Thailand
Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony (典礼) in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.
The Fire Festival — Shetland
On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you'll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you've ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast paced activities, and don't worry about making it to work next day — it's a national holiday!
Holi — India
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India's most important holidays. On the last full moon day of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.
1．The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ________.
A．show people's respect for their Queen
B．show Thai people's respect for elephants
C．ask people to protect endangered animals
D．help people relax by singing and dancing
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998”可知，本题说的是泰国大象节，又根据“it is highly respected and treasured”可推断，这个节日是为了表示对大象的敬重。
2．Why don't people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival
A．Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.
B．Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.
C．Because people don't have to go to work next day.
D．Because the festival ends very early at night.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的“don't worry about making it to work next day — it's a national holiday”可知，第二天是全国性的假日，不用上班。
3．Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors
A．India. B．Shetland.
C．Thailand. D．The Netherlands.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据末段的“Holi, the Festival of Colors ... most important holidays”可知，如果对the Festival of Colors感兴趣，你应该去印度。
B
You can deal with winter in two ways: Escape it or embrace it. Watching people dive into snow — in nothing but bathing suits and boots — I'm guessing these people choose to do the latter.
The seasonal madness is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival, now in its 62nd year, said to be the world's largest winter festival. About a half million people each year come to Quebec City to delight in frigid (寒冷的) fashion.
“We embrace winter，” said Paule Bergeron of Quebec City Tourism.“It's time to play.” The carnival runs from Jan. 29 to Feb. 14, with dozens of events. I went last year for a few frigid days, staying at the Hilton Quebec, in the thick of the downtown action. Families are a big part of the carnival. What attract kids are things like ice fishing at a man made pond stocked with fish, where if you catch something, you can pay to have it smoked and eat it, or donate it to a food bank.
It's a good chance to experience the culture of this European feeling city, and nowhere is more evident than in Bonhomme, the carnival's goodwill ambassador, a living avatar (化身) in the form of a giant snowman with a human inside gliding (滑行) around the festivities.
There are two night parades at the carnival. I attended the second one last year, the night before the carnival's close. The streets were lined with thousands of people in a gentle snow and bitter cold, watching local dancers and school groups glide by. In the end, Bonhomme's float came into view, and kids in the crowd went crazy. As the parade ended, thousands followed behind it, becoming part of the Quebec Winter Carnival's magic and madness. And with a cup of milk in my hand, I realized that for once, not only did I not mind winter, I embraced it.
语篇解读：本文为说明文。作者亲历了魁北克冬季狂欢节的盛况，感受了人们冬天的激情和活力。
4．Which of the following is TRUE about the Quebec Winter Carnival
A．It is held to attract visitors.
B．It has a history of less than 60 years.
C．It is mainly intended to entertain kids.
D．It is the largest winter festival in the world.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第二段“... said to be the world's largest winter festival”可知，魁北克冬季狂欢节是世界上最大的冬季节日。
5．Who is Bonhomme
A．It is a giant snowman.
B．It is a famous star in Quebec.
C．It is the goodwill ambassador of the carnival.
D．It is the organizer of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由倒数第二段“the carnival's goodwill ambassador”以及“in the form of a giant snowman with a human inside”可知， Bonhomme 是狂欢节的形象大使，是由人装扮的雪人。
6．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A．kids love to see Bonhomme
B．the carnival ends with two parades
C．the parades are the maddest part of the carnival
D．people attend the parades mainly to see Bonhomme
解析：选A 推理判断题。由最后一段“In the end, Bonhomme's float came into view, and kids in the crowd went crazy.”可知，孩子们看到Bonhomme 都激动不已，由此可知，孩子们喜欢看Bonhomme。
7．The author attended the carnival probably as ________.
A．a visitor to Quebec B．a festival performer
C．an official in Quebec D．a local newspaper reporter
解析：选A 推理判断题。由第三段“I went last year for a few frigid days, staying at the Hilton Quebec”可知，作者是作为游客去参加狂欢节的。故A项正确。
C
The cherry blossom tree holds a very important place in Japanese culture and tradition. It is the spring season during which the Japanese cherry blossom trees begin to bloom and the festive celebrations start at the same time. The tradition of cherry blossom festivals includes all sorts of entertainment with folk music being one of the most important attractions of the festivals.
The traditional Japanese dress known as the kimono (和服) is also brought out on the streets in the form of special kimono shows that become a popular Japanese culture. Beautifully arranged flower displays are also amongst the attractions of the festive seasons. In modern times the cherry blossom festivals are a time when concerts are arranged and there are a lot of musical activities going on in the country. The streets are filled with rides and games of different kinds for the children to enjoy.
The spring season, which is the season of celebration, brings back the fresh cherry blossom flowers. The first week of April is perhaps the best time to savor the cherry blossom trees. Although the cherry blossom festival is being celebrated all over the country, Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park are the best renowned for the activities.
An interesting part of the Japanese cherry blossom festival season is flower watching. Friends and families gathered around cherry blossom trees with their picnic baskets enjoying the sweet sights and smells that create a wonderful atmosphere around them. Besides, wherever there are cherry blossom trees there will be food stalls. The food items at the stalls will all be made of cherry blossom flowers. You will be able to find some of the most amazing treats to satisfy your taste buds during the peak season at these stalls.
语篇解读：在春天，当樱花盛开的时候，樱花节的活动便活跃起来了，人们不仅可以穿着漂亮的和服赏花赏乐，还可以品尝樱花制成的美食。
8．The first paragraph mainly tells us that ________.
A．festivals are held to celebrate the coming of spring
B．people can enjoy popular music during the festivals
C．cherry blossom festivals stand for Japanese culture
D．cherry blossom trees grow quickly in spring
解析：选C 段落大意题。第一段的首句“The cherry blossom tree holds a very important place in Japanese culture and tradition.”是本段的中心句，说明了樱花节代表了一种日本文化。
9．Which of the following would the children like best during the cherry blossom festivals
A．The kimono.
B．The flower displays.
C．The musical activities.
D．The rides and games.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“The streets are filled with rides and games of different kinds for the children to enjoy.”可知答案为D。
10．There are many food stalls near the cherry blossom trees probably because ________.
A．the food is made of cherry blossom flowers
B．there are many visitors who need food to eat
C．the visitors can place their food at the stalls
D．they can make the cherry blossom trees more wonderful
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Friends and families gathered around cherry blossom trees with their picnic baskets”和“You will be able to find some of the most amazing treats to satisfy your taste ...”等信息可知，这些食品摊为游客们提供食物。故答案为B。
11．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage
A．Japanese cherry blossom festivals
B．The history of cherry blossom trees
C．Special kimono shows
D．Old Japanese culture and tradition
解析：选A 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了日本樱花节的盛况，在此期间举办的各种各样的活动，人们可以赏花，品美食，故A项为最佳标题。
D
Though the tube (地铁) is used by 1.34 billion people each year, traveling on the tube in London can actually be quite lonely. An unwritten rule encourages silence, mixed with traditional British reserve (矜持). It means that even though you're in the crowded space with hundreds of other people, the silent air can leave you feeling a bit lonely.
One man, however, is trying to change this. Jonathan Dunne, 42, an American living in London, started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges (徽章) with the theme “Tube chat” last month, encouraging passengers in London to get talking to one another.
“I handed out 500 badges during the rush hour in a city with 8 million people. I expected most of them to be thrown away. But after about 24 hours, this activity would become bigger，” he says. Dunne and his “Tube chat” activity were reported across the world by different websites, newspapers and magazines.
Although Dunne's hope is good, not everyone agrees with his idea. Brian Wilson, a native Englishman living in London, was against it. He handed out 500 badges with the words “Don't even think about it” on them. “I hate the idea of having to talk to strangers on the tube on my way to work，” he told the reporter of BBC. Michael Robinson, a student from London, agrees. “Being on the tube is the only peace and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work. It doesn't need to be destroyed by people chatting to you，” Robinson says.
“People think that I just walk up and talk to strangers, which is not the case. It's a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，” Dunne says.
So if you use public transport in the West, why not say hello to the person next to you Just make sure to check for a badge first.
12．What is the unwritten rule on the tube in Britain
A．Reading newspapers.
B．Keeping silent.
C．Chatting with each other.
D．Sleeping for a while.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段“An unwritten rule encourages silence, mixed with traditional British reserve (矜持)．”可知，在伦敦，有一个不成文的规则鼓励在地铁里保持安静，这其中也混合着英国人的矜持。
13．What do you know about Jonathan Dunne
A．He is an Englishman working in London.
B．He started the “Tube chat” years ago.
C．He wants people to chat on the tube.
D．He expected most of the badges to be kept.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段“Jonathan Dunne ... encouraging passengers in London to get talking to one another.”可知，Jonathan Dunne鼓励伦敦的地铁乘客在地铁里与其他乘客交谈。
14．Robinson dislikes the activity of “Tube chat” because he thinks ________.
A．people need time to have more sleep
B．people don't like to chat with strangers
C．people need peace and quietness
D．people don't have topics to chat about
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段“Being on the tube is the only peace and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work. It doesn't need to be destroyed by people chatting to you”可知，Robinson认为，在地铁上，那些上下班的人们才能够有平静和安宁。所以他不喜欢“地铁聊”活动，因为那会破坏掉平静和安宁。
15．What is the best title of this passage
A．Dunne carries out “Tube chat”
B．London's unwritten rules
C．Badges with various themes
D．Public transport of London
解析：选A 标题归纳题。住在伦敦的美国人Jonathan Dunne 在伦敦发起了“地铁聊”活动。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
How to improve your perseverance (毅力)
If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. __16__， but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. If you're one of those who start with a bang yet quit early, don't despair. It is possible to improve your skills in that area.
·Set goals and write them down.
__17__. Instead of making many projects that may upset you, choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.
·__18__， and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to buy cookbooks, study the recipes, shop for ingredients and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
·Make a list of the rewards involved in any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal.__19__. You can lower your blood sugar considerably or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
·Imagine your success.
__20__. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A．Like the hare, many people start off strong
B．And you should focus on every step carefully
C．You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D．Make a list of the steps required to reach your goal
E．But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so
F．If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere until you do
G．Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal
语篇解读：龟兔赛跑的故事告诉我们恒心与毅力的重要性。本文向读者介绍了如何在生活中培养坚韧不拔的毅力。
16．选A 根据空后的“but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise”可知，空处答案与之意义上转折。A项符合逻辑。
17．选F 第一条建议是要制定目标并记录下来，F项说明其原因：如果连目标都不知道是什么，就很难坚持下去。
18．选D 根据第二条建议所给的实例以及最后总结的“Write down all these steps ...”可知，作者建议人们将目标分为不同的步骤，并且每完成一步就做出标记。
19．选E 第三条建议人们列举完成目标所带来的好处，用以鼓励自己坚持不懈。通过举例说明：减掉40磅的体重是一个艰难的目标，但另外一方面它也带来很多好处，例如……E项“But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so”与上一句意义转折，下文具体介绍rewards的内容。
20．选G 最后作者建议人们设想成功的情景。G项内容与之一致。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
Recently, my family and I visited Kaikoura, a coastal town in New Zealand. The first evening it seemed a __21__ place, but the next day I remembered what I'd __22__ about it in a magazine — that it was often __23__ to see dolphins (海豚) and whales there!
My family and I __24__ on a gray, windy morning on a small boat. __25__， the sky turned blue ten minutes later. Soon we __26__ the place where we were supposed to go swimming. To my __27__， this was more than 40 km from land. I was quite __28__ by this time, and wondered why we came all the way out there, when __29__ someone shouted “Dolphins！”
All I could __30__ were fins (鱼鳍) everywhere — there were about one hundred dolphins, all __31__ towards our boat! Many of them were jumping around in the water __32__ they were asking us to come and play. I __33__ my snorkel (潜水通气管) and jumped into the sea. Then I tried to make __34__ in the water to attract them. What made me __35__ was that they heard me and came to swim around me. Amazingly, a dolphin kept following me, but then changed his __36__ and swam in another direction. It really made me realize how __37__ these animals are.
About an hour later, it was time for us to get back onto the __38__. I really enjoyed myself, but I was a little cold and __39__ to leave the water. I noticed that everyone on board was smiling and I realized what a very __40__ moment we'd had.
21．A.busy B．boring
C．safe D．great
解析：选B 由下文的“see dolphins (海豚) and whales there”可知，这里是说：头天晚上看起来这里是一个“无聊的(boring)”地方。
22．A.read B．sung
C．taught D．drawn
解析：选A 由该空后的“in a magazine”可知，“我”想起了在一本杂志中所“读(read)”到的。
23．A.impolite B．terrible
C．difficult D．possible
解析：选D 由下文作者讲述自己和海豚一起游泳的经历可知，这里是说：在那里经常“有可能(possible)”看到海豚和鲸鱼。
24．A.gave up B．turned back
C．set off D．dressed up
解析：选C 由下文相关内容可知，作者和家人一起“出发(set off)”去看海豚了。
25．A.Besides B．However
C．On the whole D．In other words
解析：选B 由该空前的“a gray, windy morning”和空后的“the sky turned blue ten minutes later”可知，这里是转折关系，故填However。
26．A.reached B．left
C．crossed D．missed
解析：选A 由该空后的“where we were supposed to go swimming”可知，我们要在这里游泳，所以这里是说：我们“到达(reached)”了这个地方。
27．A.joy B．regret
C．shame D．surprise
解析：选D 由该空后的“this was more than 40 km from land”可知，我们要游泳的地方离岸边有40多公里远，这让“我”感到十分“惊讶(surprise)”。
28．A.shy B．wet
C．cold D．hungry
解析：选C 由上文的“windy morning”可知，这时“我”感到很“冷(cold)”。下文的“I was a little cold”也是提示。
29．A.secretly B．suddenly
C．certainly D．naturally
解析：选B 由该空前的“I ... wondered why”和空后的“someone shouted ‘Dolphins！’”可知，正当“我”在想为什么我们要大老远跑到这里来的时候，“突然(suddenly)”有人喊：“海豚！”。
30．A.see B．hear
C．smell D．touch
解析：选A 由该空后的“fins (鱼鳍) everywhere — there were about one hundred dolphins”可知，“我”“看见(see)”到处都是鱼鳍。
31．A.waving B．climbing
C．looking D．swimming
解析：选D 由该空前的“dolphins”可知，这里是说：海豚都朝着我们的船“游(swimming)”过来。
32．A.even if B．so that
C．as if D．now that
解析：选C 好多海豚在水中跳来跳去“好像(as if)”是在邀请我们一起来玩。
33．A.sold B．put on
C．lost D．picked off
解析：选B 由该空后的“jumped into the sea”可知，“我”“戴上(put on)”潜水通气管，然后跳入了海里。
34．A.sounds B．faces
C．decisions D．promises
解析：选A 由下句中的“they heard me”可知，“我”试图通过发出“声音(sounds)”来吸引它们。
35．A.angry B．relaxed
C．worried D．excited
解析：选D 由该空后的“they heard me and came to swim around me”可知，这让“我”十分“兴奋(excited)”。
36．A.life B．food
C．mind D．habit
解析：选C 由该空后的“swam in another direction”可知，这只海豚改变了主意，朝着另一个方向游走了。change one's mind表示“改变主意”。
37．A.lazy B．dangerous
C．powerful D．intelligent
解析：选D 海豚听到作者发出的声音后，都游了过来，还有一只一直跟着作者，这让作者觉得这些动物都非常“聪明(intelligent)”。
38．A.bus B．boat
C．train D．truck
解析：选B 上文第二段中的“a small boat”是提示。
39．A.decided B．forgot
C．disagreed D．failed
解析：选A 由该空前的“I was a little cold”可知，“我”感到有些冷，所以“决定(decided)”从水中出来。
40．A.bad B．strange
C．special D．quiet
解析：选C 作者认为和海豚一起游泳让他们度过了非常“特别的(special)”时刻。
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．The beautiful scenery is a feast (盛宴) for your eyes.
2．They all forgave (原谅) him for the mistake he had made.
3．We enjoy the harmony of school life, in which we can gain (获得) a better result of study.
4．It is our belief (信心) that we will find a cure for cancer in the next ten years.
5．He was awarded (授予) the first prize in the competition.
6．Millions of people in Africa are still starving (挨饿) to death at present.
7．If our team wins in the event, there will be a celebration (庆祝)．
8．He traveled around the country gathering (收集) facts about folk songs.
9．My mother often reminds (提醒) me to study hard.
10．He was really brave enough to save the drowning (溺水的) boy from the rough sea.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．Obviously (obvious), the students are not interested in the subject.
2．On my arrival (arrive) at the hotel, he gave me a sweet kiss.
3．You can't take photographs here without permission (permit)．
4．While admiring (admire) the new building, I heard someone calling my name.
5．It was with great sadness (sad) that we learned of his death.
6．She couldn't make herself heard (hear) because of the traffic noise.
7．Great changes have_taken (take) place in my hometown since two years ago.
8．It is quite an informal gathering; you needn't dress_up for it.
9．I hold the belief that he will succeed.
10．He reminded me that it was time we should set off for the railway station.
Ⅲ.单句改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．Either you or the headmaster are to hand out the prizes to those gifted students at the meeting.are→is
2．If you must went, at least wait until the storm is over. went→go
3．This story reminds me my experience when I was a middle school student. my前加of
4．I'm looking forward to know her news. know→knowing
5．You're sure to have a fun at the party tonight.去掉a
6．If the neighbours do not give any sweets, the children might play a trick at them. at→on
7．I'll keep my words, and I'll tell him everything. words→word
8．She was out of her breath from climbing the stairs.去掉her
9．Obvious, iPad is of great help to our study, especially to our English listening.
Obvious→Obviously
10．He should apologize her for his being rude to her. apologize后加to
Ⅳ.翻译句子(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
1. 我写信为没有及时给你回信表示道歉。(apology)
I'm writing this letter to express my apology to you for not writing you back in time.
2．那个女孩高兴时，不是唱歌就是跳舞。(either ... or)
When the girl is happy, she either sings or dances.
3．很显然他没有亲自去做。(obvious)
It is quite obvious that he didn't do it himself.
4. 因为还有很多工作要做，他没有被允许外出。(with复合结构)
With_a_lot_of_work_to_do,_he_wasn't_allowed_to_go_out._
5. 她爱这个男孩，好像她是他的母亲一样。(as if)
She_loves_the_boy_as_if_she_were_his_mother._
