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          There is so much to see and do at Mary Arden’s Farm l Step back in time for all the sights,smells and sounds of a real Tudor (都铎王朝的) farm and explore the ho\ise where Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden,grew up. Experience the daily routine,skills and crafts and try your hand at some of them yourself.

          Highlights at Mary Arden's Farm 

          In the morning,watch the farmer's wife prepare her home-grown food and learn about Tudor table manners when Tudors gather to eat their dinner.

          Daily activities around the farm 

          10:00 Goose parade 

          10:45Falconry (鹰猎) display 

          12:30 Tudor dancing 

          13:00 Tudor dinner 

          13:30 Blacksmith demonstration 

          14:00 Meet the shepherd 

          15:00 Falconry display 

          16:30 Tudor music 

          17:00 Animals go to bed 

          Children's activities 

          ?Discover our new exhibition all about Mary Arden and the house she grew up in 

          ?Try your hand at (箭术) 

          ?See our rare breed animals 

          ?Explore our nature trails               

          ?Enjoy refreshments and light meals

          ?Kids under ten can enjoy our adventure playground                                                 Tickets and location

          Save on tickets with the Shakespeare Five House Pass,including the entry to all five of Shakespeare's family homes and Shakespeare's final resting place at Holy Trinity Church.

          Mary Arden's Farm is located in Wilmcote,just 3. 5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre,and a short walk from Wilmcote train station.

          We are a working farm,open from March to November each year. With a full calendar of seasonal activities and Tudor events,there are lots of reasons to visit time and time again to make the most of your 12 month pass.

13. When can visitors learn about Tudor table manners at Mary Arden's Farm?

   A. At 10:00.   B. At 12:30.

   C. At 13:00.   D. At 15: 00.

14. At Mary Arden's Farm,children over ten can .

   A. look after rare breed animals

   B. have a chance to shoot arrows

   C. play in the adventure playground

   D. plan an exhibition about Mary Arden

15. What do we know about Mary Arden's Farm?

   A. It is open all the year round.

   B. It provides many seasonal activities.

   C. It is 3. 5 miles from Wilmcote train station.

   D. It offers free tickets for Shakespeare's family homes.

16. The purpose of this text is to .

   A. show the history of Mary Arden's Farm

   B. stress the importance of Mary Arden's Farm

   C. give a brief introduction to Mary Arden's Farm

   D. give tips on how to enjoy yourself at Mary Arden's Farm

13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C

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玛丽.阿登农场是莎士比亚母亲的故乡，如今那里成了人们旅游观光的地方。

13. C.细节理解题。根据 Highlights at Mary Arden's Farm 部分中的 leam about Tudor table manners when Tudors gather to eat their dinner 以及后面的 13:00 Tudor dinner 可知选 C 项。

14. B.细节理解题。根据Children's activities部分 中的 Try your hand at archery 可知选B项。

15. B.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的With a flill calendar of seasonal activities and Tudor events,there are lots of reasons to visit time and time again to make the most of your 12 month pass 可知选B项。

16. C.写作目的题。本文主要向读者介绍去玛丽•阿登农场旅游的相关情况。

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           Most of us are aware that taking breaks from physical activity is necessary to recover and prevent injuries. Taking breaks in our mental work is equally helpful.

           Recent studies show that those who give in to some kind of distraction once an hour perform better than those who just keep at it without a break. After a while,our brains can't focus so well,and we become unable to continuously treat the task as important. Taking a break allows us to come back to the job at hand with renewed energy and a sense of purpose.

           No matter how much we love our work,we cannot keep creating when we are on empty. Something as simple as a ten-minute conversation with a friend,or watching an inspiring video can give us much needed help,or point us in a new direction if we* re stuck. It is difficult to see things from a new point of view when we come at it the same way all the time. Taking a step away might be just what we need to (恢复精力) .

           We are not designed to sit around all day. As difficult as being sedentary(需要久坐的) is on our bodies,it's not helpful for our creativity and productivity,either. Getting up for a few minutes and getting our blood flowing and some more oxygen to the brain are a necessary piece of the v^ork day.

          If you know you typically have an afternoon energy slump(锐减)， consider doing exercise during the lunch-time hours. Studies have shown that appropriate activity can boost creativity and productivity for two hours afterward. Plus,the change of scene and focus may just be something you need for your next breakthrough at work.

           The next time you feel guilty about taking a break, consider how much more effective it may make you in the long run.

13. According to Paragraph 2 ,recent studies show.

   A. our brains react negatively to distractions

   B. people are always working without a break

   C. taking breaks from work benefits productivity

   D. taking breaks from physical activity can prevent injuries

14. In the author's opinion,a sedentary lifestyle .

   A. is necessary sometimes

   B. means good productivity at times

   C. cannot be avoided by today's people

   D. is harmftil both physically and mentally

15. The text is meant to show the importance of.

   A. creativity at work

   B. treating work seriously

   C. taking breaks at work

   D. high productivity at work

16. Where does the text probably come from?

   A. A book review.

   B. A research plan.

   C. A science report.

   D. A business report.

                                C

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          A study conducted in the Svalbard Archipelago of;Norway showed the first recorded case of polar bears seeking out white-beaked dolphins(白喙斑纹海豚) for prey(猎物) . Warming waters have allowed the dolphins to travel north to an area they would normally avoid until summertime. “It is likely that new species are appearing in the diet of polar bears due to climate change because new species are finding their way north,” study author Jon Aars said.

          Arctic waters have warmed at a rate twice that of southern waters,putting the ice-loving bears in trouble. Polar bears typically sit on large pieces of ice to hunt swimming seals,but without the platform of ice to sit on,the bears have to look elsewhere for food. Two ice-free winters attracted the dolphins into the Arctic region,where their food has also shown up thanks to warm water. But a sudden influx (汇集）of ice trapped the dolphins,making them easy prey for hungry plar bears.

          The scientists from the Norwegian Polar Institute first discovered this eating habit in April,2014 and documented another five cases in the following year. Most of the bears appeased well-fed,although one was visibly thin and found covering a dead dolphin with ice as a means to hide his food source from other animals —another strategy that scientists had not yet seen before.

         It' s unlikely that there are enough dolphins to feed the large population of polar bears. And as the bears were only able to hunt the dolphins because of a sudden storm,their consumption could be a fluke(使幸) .

         Polar bears living in Canada and Alaska have been found traveling north to live in the icy regions they need,but Svalbard is about as far north as it gets before the water becomes too deep to serve as a livable habitat,leaving the bears with nowhere else to go.

9. What does Jon Aars think is to blame for polar bears' eating dolphins?

   A. Loss of habitat：    B. No other prey.

   C. Warmer climate.      D. Shorter summertime.

10. What do we learn about today's  polar bears from Paragraph 2 ?

   A. They fmd it harder to hunt seals.

   B. They have more food than before.

   C. They face more competitors than before.

   D. They are troubled by a sudden influx of ice.

11. It is very rare for a polar bear to.

   A. appear well-fed

   B. get nothing to eat

   C. hide food from other animals

   D. share food with other polar bears

12. After polar bears reach Svalbard,they .

   A. get no dolphins to eat

   B. cannot go any further northward

   C. hardly want to go anywhere else

   D. make it a comfortable livable habitat

二、完形填空(共20小题)

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。

       Mr Brown dreamed of becoming a writer. However,he was so busy with his work that he couldn't  spend much time 21 his writing. One day,he had an accident and became blind as a result. He was very upset at first,22 a few weeks later,he decided to cheer up.

       Because of being blind,he could no longer go to work. He decided to focus on 23 (write) his first book. To 24 delight,his wife was very supportive. He typed in the words while his wife checked his writing and corrected the mistakes. With the help of his wife,he 25 (finish) his first book within two years. Luckily,he succeeded in having it 26 (publish) . He kept on writing and 27 (final) became a famous writer after publishing more books.

       When something bad happens to us,we can choose to be 28 (depress) or to cheer up. But the differences that 29 (cause) by them can be huge. So what will you choose to do if you experience something bad? Why not follow Mr Brown，s example and develop 30 positive attitude toward it? Remember,we shouldn，t let bad situations hold us back.

二、完形填空(共20小题)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

         During the past year,I experienced a setback ) concerning my horse,Princeton. I came to know Princeton when,as a result of my. development as a(n) 21,it became appropriate for me to advance to a horse that was (有能力的) of jumping higher than my current horse. After 22 a variety of horses,I became 23 that I couldn’t  find a new teammate. Then I 24 Princeton. I knew as soon as I saw him that he was the horse for me. And as soon as I looked into his nervous eyes I felt 25 him.

          Some of my happiest hours were spent with Princeton. I wouldn，t 26 anything for the moments I spent with this horse. I spent most of my time 27 him. I rode Princeton daily for 3 years,and in at least 24 horse shows. We came to know and respect each other,and 28 I gained his trust and the 29 look in his eyes went away. Princeton wasn't  just a horse to me; he became my 30 and my teammate. Together we achieved 31 in almost every horse show. We won a lot of prizes. Princeton didn't just help my 32 as a rider,he helped me become more responsible.

          33,things have a way of changing. In October 2014,it became apparent to me that Princeton wasn't capable of 34 enough to keep up with the improvement of my riding skills. This was really 35 for me to deal with. I 36 the alternatives which included continuing riding Princeton, leasing(出租) him out to other riders or selling him. But none of them seemed 37 . My heart felt like it was 38 when I realized it was time to sell this horse.

          39,the local insurance agent agreed to find a retirement home for Princeton. Today,Princeton is 40 on a farm in Indiana. A girl takes care of him every day just like I used to.

21. A. instructor   B. journalist   C. student   D. rider

22. A. losing   B. saving   C. trying   D. feeding

23. A. proud   B. discouraged   A. puzzled   D. surprised

24. A. protected   B. heard   C. met   D. admired

25. A. attached to     B. curious about  

    C. anxious about   D. accustomed to

26. A. prepare   B. trade   C. provide   D. display

27. A. taking care of    B. making use of

    C. putting up with   D. catching up with

28. A. occasionally   B. slowly   C. easily   D. nearly

29. A. disappointed   B. shocked   C. angry   D. nervous

30. A. judge   B. supporter   C. friend   D. guide

31. A. progress   B. peace   C. balance   D. success

32. A. health   B. state   C. skills   D. dreams

33. A. Moreover   B. Otherwise   C. Therefore   D. However

34. A. walking   B. developing   C. eating   D. jumping

35. A. hard   B. late   C. fun   D. suitable

36. A. forgot   B. accepted   C. considered   D. doubted

37. A. familiar   B. important   C. clear   D. right

38. A. breaking   B. beating   C. recovering   D. falling

39. A. Frequently   B. Fortunately   C. Strangely   D. Naturally  

40. A. retired   B. cured   C. trained   D. lonely

                             B

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          When 6-year-old Semra Aniston Young was asked to write about something she liked about herself,she responded with a simple but powerful message about her body image. 

          Semra's mom Kali Young said that she and her husband first saw the completed assignment at a parent-teacher conference. aHer teacher loved it and was excited to share it with us,” she said. After admiring the details in the drawing,Kali said she and her husband considered the (潜在的) meaning. “We discussed how happy we were that she saw herself as beautiful and that she loved her body,” the mom said. “We were so thankful that our daughter saw herself in a positive way.” 

          Kali,who works as an assistant headmaster at an elementary school,said she encourages her daughter to notice the positive aspects of people she sees and meets. “In a time when negatives seem to be flooding our society,I want my daughter to feel the positive and see the positive in herself and others/' she said,adding that she and her husband emphasize the importance of inner beauty qualities such as kindness and compassion

          “When it comes to outer beauty,we point out what a beautiful shirt someone is wearing,or praise a beautiful hair color or fine skin,” the mom continued, “My hope is that she can see that inner beauty is the most important and that outward beauty is represented in many different ways. I want my daughter to see herself as a beautiful,confident,young lady — inside and outside. And seeing her positive self-image through her drawing makes me so proud."

           As an educator,Kali is highly aware of the pressure and mixed messages about body images that girls experience as they grow up. And she's determined to help Semra develop confidence and have compassion from a young age.

5. How did Semra respond to the assignment?

   A. She praised her teacher.

   B. She sang a beautiful song.

   C. She showed little interest in it.

   D. She drew a joyful picture of herself.

6. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 refer to?

   A. The parents ’ reaction.

   B. The teacher's assignment.

   C. The parent-teacher conference.

   D. Semra's completed assignment.

7. How did Kali feel after seeing Semra’s  work?

   A. Confused. B. Happy.

   C. Shocked. D. Worried.

8. In Kali Young ’s  opinion,.

   A. Semra lacks compassion for others

   B. it is necessay to praise Semra often

   C. inner beauty is more important than outward

   D. Semra pays too much attention to her appearance

3. What food do you like,Chinese food or w food?

() 35. —Eric went out without an umbrella just now.

—It's raining heavily now.

   A. That's OK   B. Sounds,good

C. It's silly s D.not a big deal

书面表达(10分)

在学校，你一定有一个最喜欢的场所，如教室、 图书馆、操场等。请你根据以下提示，以“My favorite place at school”为题，写一篇英语短文，向 某英文杂志投稿。

提示：1. 你最喜欢的一个场所;

2. 你喜欢它的原因。

要求：80词左右，可适当发挥。标题不计入总词数。

My favorite place at school

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