14-15学年北师大高一上学期期中测试Ⅰ
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
I hate nosy (爱管闲事的) neighbors and it’s very unlucky that I had one for myself. They moved in a couple of months back and although I never felt that they were a strange family, I’ve always hated the way they get “too close” to me, my house, my garden, and even my garbage cans.
One day, my neighbors were mowing their lawn (草坪). My garbage cans were near their lawn. For some strange reason, I found the wife looking through my garbage cans. I felt angry but since they were from a different culture, I thought that maybe it was “normal” from their ideas.
That afternoon, the couple knocked on my front door. When I opened, they gave me a plastic bag. Inside were my old daily bills, credit cards and bank statements, and an old birthday card that my old uncle sent. They said that they were returning them to me because these documents contained very private information that may be used by others.
I’ve heard it before. I asked them how those documents can be used by others and they started telling me their very own experience, which forced them to leave their home and move next door to us. The wife told me that she never destroyed the bills. They also had a “nosy neighbor” who looked through their garbage cans which they actually thought was pretty strange. Little did they know that this “nosy neighbor” was collecting their personal information from their rubbish. Then all their money was taken out from the bank by their neighbor.
It was a very painful experience for all of them and they wanted to leave them all behind so they left. I was very thankful. They were not nosy neighbors. They simply didn’t want us to experience the same thing that they did.
1. What made the author angry?
A. His neighbor’s wife was looking through his rubbish.
B. His neighbors were mowing their lawn one morning.
C. His neighbors got too close to his own home.
D. His neighbors came to knock at his door at night.
2. Why did the couple come to the author’s home?
A. To introduce themselves to the author.
B. To get to know each other better.
C. To return the documents to the author.
D. To borrow some money from the author.
3. The neighbors came to live next door to the author because .
A. they no longer had money to live in their former home
B. they didn’t want to live in such a noisy home as before
C. their personal documents were used by their former neighbor
D. they thought the author was much better than their former neighbor
4. Which of the following can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author was kind and helpful to the neighbors.
B. The neighbors had to move from place to place.
C. The neighbors didn’t have enough money.
D. The author changed his idea about his neighbors.
B
People have always been wondering about what our future will look like. Go on reading this text, and you will know what will happen in the next fifty years.
How can we know what the future will look like? To be able to understand the future, you must know the past. What has taken us to where we are today and what has changed along the way? The world has changed a lot in the last 150 years, but we humans are driven by the same basic needs as we were 150 years ago. Will this change in the next 150 years? No.
What inventions have really made a difference in the last 150 years? In the past years, the inventions that have affected most people around the world for everyday living are the telephone, electricity, radio, television, computer, the car and the ability to communicate through the Internet. Then we of course have a lot of inventions that have made life easier, like new medicine, faster transports etc. In general, human beings have been working hard in the last 150 years to make the inventions so that they will be able to get control of the time and the world. Since there is still much to do in this area, this will be the focus at least for the next 150 years.
Why do we need to predict the future? Predicting the future is important for two reasons: first we need to start to think about what kind of future we would like for ourselves and to pass on to the next generation, and then we need to know what decisions we need to make today that will give the best result in the future.
5. What does the author try to tell us in the second paragraph?
A. Our basic needs will not change in the future.
B. The world is quite different from what it was.
C. Humans will no longer enjoy food in the future.
D. The world will be completely changed tomorrow.
6. Our past inventions have made .
A. our daily life more stressful B. it easy for us to live
C. our work easily done D. us work less time
7. What will humans do in order to keep the world under control?
A. To produce more cars for transportation.
B. To spend more time working on the Internet.
C. To work much harder to achieve their goals.
D. To focus on making more inventions.
8. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. What result we’ll receive in the future.
B. The two reasons of predicting the future.
C. The importance of predicting the future.
D. The decisions we make for our future.
C
Pasta is the world’s favorite food. A survey taken in 17 countries confirmed that pasta is what people like to eat most. Not only is pasta the number one food in its home country — Italy, but is also enjoyed in faraway places like the Philippines, Mexico and South Africa.
Pasta has become popular, for one thing, because it is cheap and easy to prepare. Just cook noodles or other forms of pasta, make a sauce to go with it and you’re finished. Many different types of meals can be created with pasta. It tastes good and fills your stomach. It produces energy in the form of carbohydrates (碳水化合物), which is why athletes eat pasta regularly. Pasta can also be kept for a longer time. You don’t have to use it up at once.
Pasta has also become popular because it stands for the Italian way of life. People all over the world like it because it’s so simple. It has two basic ingredients (成分), wheat and water, just like bread.
Legend has it that Marco Polo brought pasta back to Italy with him but this is not true. Arabs probably brought a noodle-like dish to Sicily in the 8th century. Farmers have been growing wheat, the main ingredient of pasta, there for ages.
The worldwide sales of pasta have risen sharply over the past decade. Italy leads the pasta-eating community of the world. The Italians are the number one consumers followed by Venezuela and Tunisia.
9. In which country do people eat pasta most?
A. Mexico. B. Venezuela. C. The Philippines. D. South Africa.
10. Sports people often have pasta because .
A. it costs less money B. it can be kept longer
C. it provides proper energy D. it contains no carbohydrates
11. One reason why pasta is favored is that .
A. it is rich in nutrition B. it smells just like bread
C. people like a simple lifestyle D. Italian food stands for fashion
12. What would be the best title for the text?
A. The origin of pasta B. Italians’ love for pasta
C. Pasta — the world’s favorite food
D. Pasta is changing people’s way of life
D
Gold has exercised power for ages. People have been looking for gold since the beginning of mankind. Whole empires (帝国) have been built on gold. The Spanish conquered all of Central and South America in order to bring gold back to their home country. Inca and Maya civilizations worshipped gold and thought it came from the sun. Explorers traveled for thousands of miles in search of the precious metal.
Gold is, once again, in demand. People want to have gold as a kind of security in unstable times. They invest in (投资于) gold instead of saving their money in banks. Many people argue that since 9/11 the world has become a more dangerous place. When in 2008 the financial markets collapsed (崩溃), the major currencies of the world became weaker. Investors were no longer sure how safe their money was. They bought more and more gold which made the price of the yellow metal rise.
One of the reasons why gold is so valuable is that it practically cannot be destroyed. It always stays the same and never changes. It can be recycled and afterwards be used for many things. In Iraq poor people collect gold dust and bring it back to jewellery shops to be recycled. Recycling gold is also a big business in Japan, where gold is collected from old mobile phones and other industrial waste.
The demand for the metal and increased production leads to a number of environmental problems. A single ounce of gold produces over 30 tons of waste, more than any other metal on earth. Poisonous substances can leak into rivers and contaminate (污染) the water. In Peru and Brazil wide areas of the Amazon rainforest are cut down by the illegal mining of gold.
13. Spain made war on Central America .
A. to expand the empire B. to defend their beliefs
C. to get a precious metal D. to enslave people there
14. Investors are more fond of gold because .
A. its price has never gone down
B. its production is becoming less
C. it can ensure the value for long
D. it is the best material for jewelries
15. It can be inferred from the text that .
A. gold has very stable (稳定的) physical character
B. collecting gold dust is a career in Japan
C. around 30 tons of gold is made each year
D. new-style mobile phones begin to use gold
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Once there was a very poor villager. He found it difficult even to support his family. 16 He walked about in the streets, but he did not get a job. One day, he met a rich businessman, who gave him the job of cleaning the office. The villager began his work and he even started reading and writing in his spare time.
One day, the businessman saw that the villager was writing something. He said, “You can also read and write! Your handwriting is very good.” 17 The villager began to do this job as best as he could.
Later, the businessman learnt that the villager was good at accounting, and he made him his shop accountant. The other accountants were very jealous of the villager’s abilities. They told the businessman that the villager had a small room where he hid the money stolen from him. 18
One day, they had their chance. They saw the villager going into ‘that’ room. 19 When they came back and opened the door, there was nothing in that room except an ordinary box.
The villager was ordered to open the box with his own hands. And there was only a pair of dirty shoes and some old clothes. 20 At the same time, he was so angry with the jealous accountants that he fired them at once. The villager was made the only accountant for his office.
A. He came to a big city hoping to find a job.
B. They closed the door behind him and ran to the businessman.
C. So the businessman decided to give the villager a good lesson.
D. Seeing this, the businessman was moved by what he had seen.
E. So the villager was given the work of writing business letters for him.
F. The villager wished that some kind people might give him a good job.
G. But the businessman refused to believe them unless he had seen it with his own eyes.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
Bobby Buns was a very amusing and lively waiter who had his own cafe. He was also very 21 , because during a visit to a 22 he discovered one of the young cows there was pretty 23 . Instead of producing milk, this cow produced milk coffee.
24 to become rich, Bobby took the cow straight to the city. When he arrived, his wife told him that he should first reorganize the cafe so they had a place to 25 the cow. However, Bobby was so 26 and impatient that he 27 this advice, and took the cow straight to the 28 .
At first the result was quite 29 . The cow was featured in the newspapers and on TV. Customers came from far to taste the delicious fresh milk coffee.
However, after the 30 , it turned out that having a cow in the middle of a cafe was not at all 31 . Every day the cow broke twenty or thirty cups simply by wagging (摇摆) its tail. The cafe smelt terrible. The hay the cow ate got spread all over the place. The cow left so little room in the cafe that there would be fewer customers 32 .
33 , the authorities came to do an inspection. They gave him such a heavy fine that Bobby almost had to 34 the cafe. Bobby Buns realized that he had to be more patient and 35 . He should 36 until everything was ready before 37 his fresh milk coffee.
38 , Bobby was a lucky guy. When the cafe was being reorganized, he took the cow back to the village. There he discovered that one of the hens laid chocolate eggs. This time he knew he had to be patient, and wait until everything was 39 . When everything was all 40 , his cafe became the most famous and successful in the whole city.
21. A. sensitive B. curious C. careful D. fortunate
22. A. town B. city C. village D. cottage
23. A. special B. healthy C. heavy D. clever
24. A. Intending B. Learning C. Continuing D. Failing
25. A. hide B. kill C. sell D. put
26. A. confused B. excited C. ashamed D. angry
27. A. followed B. ignored C. considered D. valued
28. A. yard B. home C. garden D. cafe
29. A. impressive B. horrible C. upsetting D. important
30. A. anxiety B. disappointment C. excitement D. shock
31. A. strange B. interesting C. natural D. proper
32. A. joining in B. cutting in C. giving in D. stepping in
33. A. Unfortunately B. Probably C. Gradually D. Generally
34. A. forget B. decorate C. close D. discover
35. A. organized B. eager C. different D. friendly
36. A. relax B. wait C. predict D. dream
37. A. dropping B. purchasing C. inventing D. serving
38. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Instead
39. A. prepared B. tried C. remembered D. changed
40. A. in need B. in place C. in turn D. in peace
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Li Hua: Hi, Li Lei. Long time no see. What did you do during your winter holiday?
Li Lei: Hi, Li Hua. I found a part-time job in a real estate (房地产) company as 41 salesman for twenty days.
Li Hua: Really? That must be 42 (extreme) interesting.
Li Lei: Yes, interesting 43 tiring. I stood for ten hours a day and introduced the houses to customers that I met. Sometimes I was laughed at, but most of the time, I 44 (praise) for my wonderful work by many people.
Li Hua: I guess you 45 have gained a lot from this part-time job.
Li Lei: Yes, I really have learnt a lot about how to express my opinion, how to communicate 46 different people and how to work in a team.
Li Hua: I also took part in a great many social activities, some of 47 were really impressive. Through these activities, I not only gained a lot of social experience but also improved my practical skills, such as interpersonal skills and organizing ability. As far as I’m 48 , acquiring practical skills is of great 49 (important) to us students. Besides, the experience 50 (gain) may pave the way for our future career development.
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第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Boys and girls, attention, please! I have anything to say. It’s a good news that our school is going to hold a party on Saturday evening, when is to welcome our Canadian friends. The party will be interested. You can dance, listen to music, sing songs and playing games. Would you like to bring a small gift with you? Then you can send to your new foreign friend. Please write a few word which can express your best wishes. Anyone who want to attend the party can go to the great hall in the second floor. Everyone is welcome.
I hope everyone will have a wonderfully time. That’s all. Thank you!
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假设你在美国做交换生期间申请成为了你所居住的社区的志愿者。请你根据以下要点提示以社区委员会的名义写一则通知，将社区举办老年人电脑比赛的活动安排传达给社区居民。
比赛时间：下周日上午9:00-11:00
比赛地点：社区活动中心
比赛内容：电脑的基本知识与操作
报名对象：50岁以上的社区居民
报名地点：社区委员会办公室
报名时间：下周四下午5:00前
注意：1. 100词左右；2. 参考词汇：报名 sign up。
参考答案：
1-15 ACCDA BDBBC CCCCA
16-20 AEGBD
21-40 DCAAD BBDAC DDACA BDCAB
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46. with 47. which 48. concerned 49. importance 50. gained
短文改错
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I hope everyone will have a wonderfully time. That’s all. Thank you! wonderful
One possible version:
Notice
A community computer competition is going to be held at the community center from 9:00 am to 11:00 am next Sunday. The competition is organized in order to test the basic knowledge and skills of elder computer users. So, all those people living in the community who are over 50 are expected to take part in this competition. If you are interested in this computer competition, you can sign up for it at the Community Union’s Office before 5:00 pm next Thursday.
The Community Union
14-15学年北师大高一上学期期中测试Ⅱ
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
There is an old Chinese tale about a woman whose only son died. In her grief (悲痛), she went to the holy man (圣人) and asked, “What magical things do you have to bring my son back to life?”
Instead of sending her away or saying a few words to comfort her, the holy man said to her, “Bring me a mustard (芥菜) seed from a home that has never known sorrow. We will use it to drive the sorrow out of your life.” The woman went off at once in search of that magical seed.
She first came to a beautiful castle, knocked at the door, and said, “I am looking for a home that has never known sorrow. Is this such a place? It is very important to me.”
They told her, “You’ve certainly come to the wrong place.” And then they began to describe all the bad things that had recently happened to them.
The woman said to herself, “Who is better able to help these unfortunate people than I?” So she stayed to comfort them, and then went on in search of a home that had never known sorrow. But wherever she turned, in hotels or in other places, she found one tale after another of sadness and misfortune.
The woman became so busy helping others to deal with their sorrows that she finally let go of her own. She would later come to understand that it was the search for the magical mustard seed that drove away her suffering.
1. Leaving the holy man, the woman .
A. was full of hope B. was filled with sadness
C. was determined to try again D. became discouraged
2. The “magical seed” refers to “ ”.
A. a cure for sorrow B. being open to others
C. showing respect to others D. a home that has never known sorrow
3. We can learn from the passage that .
A. the holy man was playing a trick on the woman
B. the woman didn’t go to the right place for the seed
C. a mustard seed would bring the woman’s son back to life
D. the woman was curing herself of sorrow while looking for the seed
4. What does the author want to tell us by writing this passage?
A. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
B. Time passed cannot be called back again.
C. You can’t feel happy unless comparing with others.
D. You can’t expect to know the result until you have tried.
B
Even little kids love to get magazines every month. Here are some good ones for them.
Zootles
Zootles is written for younger children by the publishers of Zoobooks. Each issue features a different animal, providing children with the basic knowledge of the animal’s bodily structure, habitat and behavior. The beautiful wildlife photographs and cartoons will make both children and parents happy.
Babybug
Babybug encourages a love of books for kids of 6 months to 2 years old. It is filled with colorful pictures and simple rhymes and stories that babies and parents will be happy when reading together.
Zoobies
Zoobies is a new magazine for children aged 0-3 from Zoobooks. Each issue introduces a wild animal with beautiful photographs and pictures, and mind-building concepts like colors, shapes, sizes, numbers and more.
Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends brings to life the magical world of Thomas and his friends for early learners. Every issue of Thomas & Friends is filled with charming stories and includes a poster, and educational activities. It is for ages 2-5.
National Geographic Little Kids
National Geographic Little Kids’ interesting animal stories develop pre-reading and reading skills. They also answer questions about kids’ favorite creatures. Features about different cultures bring the world to kids and inspire a sense of understanding. It is for ages 3-6.
Highlights High Five
Highlights High Five helps to develop reasoning (推理), problem solving and creative self-expression. Each issue features activities, puzzles and simple non-fiction (写实作品) for preschoolers. It is for ages 3-5.
5. Whom would the magazine Zootles most probably attract?
A. Young kids who like simple rhymes.
B. Young kids who are fond of animals.
C. Children who love interesting stories.
D. Teenagers who want to gain basic skills.
6. What do we know about the magazine Thomas & Friends?
A. It mainly tells young kids about friendship.
B. It cannot help children who want activities.
C. It tells stories that happen in a magical world.
D. It publishes stories written by Thomas and his friends.
7. If a parent wants his/her kids to know different cultures, he/she should buy .
A. Zoobies B. Babybug
C. Highlights High Five D. National Geographic Little Kids
8. We can infer that the activities, puzzles and non-fiction given in Highlights High Five are aimed at helping kids .
a. know how to reason
b. solve problems better
c. find their favorite animals
d. express themselves clearly
e. recognize colors, shapes and sizes
A. abd B. bcd C. abc D. cde
C
Reading is important, but getting kids to enjoy reading can be quite difficult. There are two steps you can take to help kids to enjoy reading. Firstly you need to find something they actually want to read. Then, you need to get them to read school books, but this is not the place to start.
So how do you choose something for your kids to read? You have to find out what your kids enjoy. It doesn’t matter what you buy, so long as your kids will find it interesting. A book given as a reward (奖励) will often be more enjoyed by kids. If your kids have just done well at something, this is a good time to give them a new book.
The second thing you need to consider is where your kids are going to read. I strongly suggest creating a “reading space” in their room and also a time for them to read on their own, ideally just before bed time.
There is another way to really speed up your kids’ reading. It is to get them writing. When you set up their “reading space”, be sure to give them a diary and a pen. Just by writing a few sentences each day they will improve their skills.
So to successfully get your kids to enjoy reading you need to create them a space in which they read, give them something fun to read, and improve their skills through writing. Before you know it, their abilities will have moved forward and you will be amazed at their progress. Of course, remember all the time to reward good reading with more books.
9. The author wrote this passage to .
A. show us how to speed up our reading
B. tell us the benefits of reading for kids
C. give us some tips on how to get kids to enjoy reading
D. give us examples of how to choose proper books for kids
10. Whom is this passage intended for?
A. Teachers. B. Kids. C. Parents. D. Workers.
11. Which of the following methods will most probably get kids to value their books?
A. Giving them books as a reward. B. Reading books together with them.
C. Choosing books they like. D. Giving them a reading space.
D
Researchers found that a “name pronunciation effect” played an important role in how people were perceived (感知) by others. They concluded that the easier a person’s name was to say, the better their success was in the workplace and the quicker career advancement (提升) they enjoyed. Their study also found that a simple name improved people’s ability to make new friends.
Dr. Simon Laham, who led the study, said people with simple names were generally judged more positively (积极地). “The effect is not because of the length of a name or how foreign-sounding or unusual it is, but rather how easy it is to pronounce,” he said.
In their study the team studied the way names can influence a person’s impressions and decision making. They looked at lots of names of 500 university student volunteers from British, Asian, and European backgrounds and a field of 500 lawyers in America. The team found that people with more pronounceable names were more likely to achieve success. They found that American lawyers with easier sounding names got career advancement faster within their law firms. Names including Sherman, Jenkins, Benson, and Angus ranked among the easiest to pronounce, while Farquharson and Loughnane and European names such as Leszczynska were found to be difficult to pronounce. They concluded that a simple name was the key to success.
Dr. Laham said the results could have important implications (意义) for how managers dealt with bias (偏见). “It’s important to treat the biases that shape our choices and judgments about others,” he said. “It may help remove bias, leading to fairer, more objective treatment of others.”
12. What factor of a name plays the key role in deciding its effect?
A. The length of the name. B. The pronunciation of the name.
C. The meaning of the name.
D. Whether the name is unusual or not.
13. The underlined part “pronounceable names” in Para. 3 refers to names that .
A. can be spelled easily B. can’t be pronounced easily
C. can be pronounced without difficulty
D. sound like foreign names
14. Which of the following would Dr. Laham most probably agree with?
A. People should use simple names to avoid biases.
B. Foreign names are considered to be hard to pronounce.
C. The name effect can be found only in English-speaking countries.
D. The study can help people treat those with hard-to-say names more fairly.
15. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Having an easy-to-say name will help you get quicker career advancement.
B. People with hard-to-say names should struggle for fairer treatment.
C. People with hard-to-say names should avoid unfair treatment from others.
D. The importance of changing hard-to-say names to easy-to-say ones.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Arriving late to interviews or appointments is not only rude, but also can impact your career and relationships. If you are constantly rushing out of the door but still can’t arrive on time, maybe it’s time for a lifestyle change. 16
They’re realistic.
Punctual people are realistic about their time. If you want to start planning realistically, write down how long you think it takes you to do your morning routine. 17 Finally, use that new estimate when planning out your mornings.
They prepare for unexpected delays.
Punctual people prepare for any unforeseen delays due to traffic, getting lost, forgetting something at home, etc. If they’re going somewhere that is 10 minutes away, they leave 20 to 25 minutes ahead to account for any unexpected delays. 18
They’re morning people.
They get up when they’re supposed to. They sleep better after getting to bed earlier. 19 They go to bed and get up at reliable hours to start their days off.
They plan everything down to the timetable.
Extremely punctual people not only show up on time, but also lead a highly structured and organized life. They plan out their mornings, days, and nights with a set of activities and routines and stick to them every day. 20
A. They don’t have trouble waking up.
B. They feel comfortable when waiting for someone.
C. By giving themselves extra time, they often arrive early.
D. Read the four habits of punctual people and follow suit.
E. Then for a week, track how long it actually takes you to do it.
F. To become more punctual, try structuring your daily routine!
G. They don’t wait until the last minute to finish an assignment.
第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
The middle of March might seem early to think about Mother’s Day, but it’s not too early if you know what you want. Every year, my 21 ask me what I’d like for Mother’s Day, and I think I will disappoint them if I 22 with an answer like “I just want your hugs.” I know they really do want to get me a 23 , but it’s just hard to 24 what I might want is what they can actually buy or 25 on their own.
This year is 26 , and I know 27 what I want. I want tomatoes! Last year I didn’t get even one single 28 tomato all summer long. Since I had a hysterectomy (子宫切除) and was 29 to garden, I didn’t 30 any. My garden was 31 most of the spring and summer, so it was overgrown (长满了) with 32 and now it is a mess. My kids have been in their teens and are 33 enough to work on the garden and get it into shape for me. I’ll have to tell them to get some fresh soil, and dig out the grass and weeds and get things ready first. It’s a(n) 34 job. They have worked very hard, and though they haven’t got far, there is much 35 . When the garden bed is all ready, they can plant tomato seedlings. Then all we’ll have to do is water, weed and 36 the fruits.
I think soon there will be tomatoes in my garden, red and ripe and ready for being 37 . All summer long, I will keep on 38 my children’s gift. The hard work will go into the best Mother’s Day gift. Not only will the present make me 39 and healthy, but also it will let my children know the benefit and 40 of hard work.
21. A. relatives B. colleagues C. friends D. kids
22. A. recall B. explain C. respond D. agree
23. A. present B. hug C. plan D. reply
24. A. set up B. sort out C. give up D. figure out
25. A. borrow B. create C. share D. expect
26. A. different B. ordinary C. common D. regrettable
27. A. nearly B. sadly C. exactly D. frequently
28. A. delicious B. ripe C. home-grown D. sweet
29. A. unable B. willing C. ready D. eager
30. A. buy B. plant C. imagine D. send
31. A. cleaned B. protected C. used D. ignored
32. A. plants B. weeds C. crops D. flowers
33. A. old B. careful C. generous D. honest
34. A. attractive B. boring C. casual D. hard
35. A. chance B. difficulty C. progress D. space
36. A. look for B. wait for C. ask for D. pay for
37. A. sold B. purchased C. produced D. picked
38. A. changing B. discovering C. enjoying D. passing
39. A. lucky B. happy C. active D. popular
40. A. importance B. pain C. purpose D. cause
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Johnny: Della? This is Johnny.
Della: Oh, hi, Johnny.
Johnny: Hey, this Wednesday is Gerald’s birthday. Tony and Amy suggested that a party 41 (hold) for him that evening. Would you like to come?
Della: This Wednesday? 42 will it be held?
Johnny: At my place, but the house is in need of some 43 (decorate), I suppose.
Della: Does Gerald know about the party?
Johnny: No. We just want to give him 44 surprise.
Della: I’d love to come, but I’ve got so much work 45 (do) these days. I’m up to my ears in paperwork. I’m not sure 46 or not I can spare an evening.
Johnny: Come on, Della. I know you like Gerald, and Gerald speaks highly 47 you. But you have always been busy and he has never had the chance to ask you out. You 48 as well give him an opportunity.
Della: So am I the surprise of his birthday party?
Johnny: You could say 49 .
Della: All right. I’ll be there. I guess I’d better buy him a present this evening.
Johnny: That’s great. Your 50 (attend) the party will surely add to our joy and make the party a great success.
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
This morning, my foreign teacher Robert and I went to the park by taxi. On seen the beautiful trees and flowers, Robert couldn’t wait to take picture. It was at that moment when we found his camera gone. He searched all over his bag but just couldn’t find one. Suddenly it came to me he might have left it in the taxi. Lucky, we found out the ticket and immediately got in the touch with the taxi company. About half an hour late, the driver returned with the camera. Both of us were grateful for the driver. Robert and I enjoy ourselves during the rest of the day.
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假设你是校英文网站科普专栏的特约记者，你参加了学校最近组织的一次参观节水展览馆的活动，请你根据以下提示信息写一篇英文简讯。
时间
2013年1月15日
地点
学校附近
参加者
科技兴趣小组的师生
活动内容
了解有关节水的科普知识及最新的节水技术。
要求：
1. 100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：展览馆 exhibition center。
参考答案：
1-15 AADCB CDACC ABCDA
16-20 DECAF
21-40 DCADB ACCAB DBADC BDCBA
41. (should) be held 42. Where 43. decoration 44. a 45. to do
46. whether 47. of 48. might/may 49. that/so 50. attending
短文改错
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take picture. It was at that moment when we found his camera gone. He pictures或在其前加a that
searched all over his bag but just couldn’t find one. Suddenly it came to it
me∧he might have left it in the taxi. Lucky, we found out the ticket and immediately got in that Luckily
touch with the taxi company. About half an hour late, the driver returned with the camera.
later
Both of us were grateful for the driver. to
Robert and I enjoy ourselves during the rest of the day.
enjoyed
One possible version:
A trip to a water-saving exhibition center near our school was organized on January 15th, 2013. Teachers and students from the Science & Technology Interest Group of the school took part in the activity.
When we arrived there, we were firstly led to visit a hall which shows pictures and posters about saving water. There we better understood water’s importance and how to save water in our daily lives. Then we saw the latest water-saving technology from home and abroad. In the end, we discussed the future development of water-saving technologies.
The trip has opened up our eyes and enriched our knowledge of water saving.
