【题目】第二节 完成句子（每空1词，每小题1分，共5小题，满分5分）

【1】The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look ______ ______ the end of winter and to the ______ of spring.

【2】He could not have Yong Hui ______ ______ ______ telling people lies!

【3】Well, he was not going to ______ ______ ______ for her to apologize.

【4】Perhaps ______ a discount and a new sign he could ______ his customers ______.

【5】The fact is that I earned my passage by working as an ______ hand, which ______ ______ my appearance.

【题目】The blacksmith Jones worked hard in his shop. The son of Mr. White, ___【1】___ rich neighbor, came to see him everyday. “Young man, why not learn to make shoe tacks (钉)?” said Jones. “It may be useful to you 【2】 day.” After a little practice, the boy found he could make some of the finest tacks. Old Mr. White died and because of the war the son lost all his goods. He ____【3】___(force) to leave home and live in another country. It happened __【4】___ in this village many shoemakers spent a lot of money ___【5】___ (buy) tacks for their shoes and sometimes they were not able to buy them _____【6】____ there was a high demand for soldiers’ shoes. Young Mr. White, who was finding ____【7】___difficult to earn his ___【8】___ (day) bread, told the shoemakers that he would make the tacks if they would help to get him ___【9】___ (settle) in his workshop. The shoemakers were only too glad of the offer. Soon Mr. Smith found that he was making the finest tacks in the village. “How funny,” he said, “Even making tacks can bring a fortune. My trade is ___【10】___ (much) useful to me than all my former riches.”

【题目】写作一（满分15分）

请就以下话题，按要求用英文写作。

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would you say?

要求：

（1）作出回答并说出理由；

（2）词数不少于60；

（3）在答题卡上做答。

【题目】When Alice was sixteen, I was the one who wanted to run away from home. It was____to see the changes coming over her. She skipped school, and refused to communicate. I tried being firm, but it didn‘t____I saw a dark future for my once sweet daughter.

One school day Alice returned home very late. With a quarrel in view. I was surprised to see Alice was____

“I hope I did the right thing, Mom,”“Alice said. I saw a cat, all bloody but alive. I____it to the vet’s(宠物医院), and was asked to make payment____As I couldn’t reach anyone at the phone number on the cat’s tag(标牌), I had to pay the bill.”

In the following days, the owner still couldn’t be____Alice paid the vet to continue treatment. I grew____: what if the family had simply left the cat behind?

A week went by. A woman called to speak to Alice.

“She is at school,” I said.

“You have a____daughter,” she said, apparently in tears.

Her family had just returned from abroad, and got a (n)____from the vet. Their cat was recovering, thanks to Alice’s____“We can’t wait to hug Cuddles again,” she sobbed.

Upon her return home, Alice was filled with____at the news. So was I. I learned through another woman’s eyes that my daughter was still a good person despite her____teenage years. Her warm heart would surely guide her in the right direction.

【1】A. pleasant B. painful C. unwise D. inspiring

【2】A. remain B. match C. appear D. work

【3】A. annoyed B. amused C. worried D. interested

【4】A. carried B. followed C. returned D. guided

【5】A. monthly B. honestly C. generously D. immediately

【6】A. trusted B. contacted C. persuaded D. satisfied

【7】A. active B. rude C. anxious D. proud

【8】A. pretty B. grateful C. wonderful D. curious

【9】A. apology B. invitation C. message D. reply

【10】A. suggestion B. donation C. encouragement D. help

【11】A. love B. anger C. regret D. joy

【12】A. troubled B. long C. boring D. quiet

【题目】第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

【1】If anything happened to the kids, I’d never ________(原谅) myself.

【2】The naughty boy often plays a _________(恶作剧) on his desk mate.

【3】On my _________(到达) at the airport, my girlfriend gave me a kiss.

【4】I have just _________(认出) a mistake on the front page.

【5】He didn’t shout; he just ________(怒目而视)at me silently.

【6】It’s good _________(礼貌) to say “thank you” when you get something from others.

【7】A person who is nice to you but ________(粗鲁的) to the waiter is not a nice person.

【8】To meet their _________(好奇心), we’d better answer them.

【9】They have successfully ________(结合)the old with the new in this room.

【10】You look much ________(苗条的)these days thanks to your hard work.

【题目】Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen

$129. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484

This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(拍摄，录制)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge.

Item 78098 The Wristwatch Camcorder

$149. 95; Available for 3-day Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484

This is the men's watch with an unnoticeable camera located at the two-o'clock position, yet the watch's hands never make it covered. So you'll be always ready to capture a famous person or a pet's ridiculous actions. The camera's rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four-hour charge.

Item 77918 The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater

$ 249. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone:l-800-321-1484

This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away. It connects to a video iPod, iPhone, portable DVD player with two AA batteries providing up to six hours of continuous operation.

Item 77281 The Digital Phone Album Watch

$ 99. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484

This is the watch that vividly displays 120 of your favorite digital photographs. You can download digital photographs to the watch. The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode (模式) or digital mode span>( time and date view). A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use.

【1】What's the purpose of this passage?

A. To show how fashionable the items are.

B. To compare some goods.

C. To teach how to operate the items.

D. To advertise some goods.

【2】What do Item 78431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage?

A. They both sell well.

B. They both have unusual appearances.

C. They both can take photos.

D. They are both cheap.

【3】 If you're a movie fan, you probably show strong interest in_______. .

A. Item 77918 B. Item 78431

C. Item 77281 D. Item 78098

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time.

B. In a way, Item 77281 is convenient for users.

C. Item 77918 works as a DVD player.

D. All the items include rechargeable batteries.

【题目】请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑，如选E项请涂AB，选F项请涂CD。

首先请阅读以下几种青少年杂志的简要介绍：

A. Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teenagers that lists who is playing, where and when and how to get tickets. Interviews with well-known singers and groups as well as biographies are included. It also gives its young readers the chance to send their own articles.

B. NS Teens magazine is well-known for its wildlife and environmental content but it also has articles on the history and culture of people from all over the world. Some of the articles are long and detailed but the magazine is also famous for its fantastic photo-journalism. There are letters from readers as well as maps and fact sheets.

C. Top Teens is easy to read and full of color photographs. There are a range of different sections including those offering fashion and beauty advice. But the majority of its pages are devoted to interviews with the popular, well-known fashion models and stars of cinema, music and sports.

D. The only environmental magazine written by teenagers for teenagers is Young WB. Readers are invited to send their articles and photographs to the magazine’s office and materials are chosen for the next issue. As well as articles about the natural world, the magazine also has many special offers and competitions.

E. Teenplus is very different from the average teen magazine that simply offers articles on pop stars and fashion. This exciting new magazine informs readers about what is happening in the world through its in-depth articles on current affairs, politics and science. It also provides a variety of reviews on recent books, films and music CDs.

F. No journalists write for Teen Voice. This magazine depends completely on articles sent in by its teenage readers. It gives young people the opportunity to publish their creative works such as poems or short works of fiction or to voice their opinions on important issues. They can also write comments on the latest music CDs.

以下介绍了几个青少年学生的兴趣爱好，请将他们与上述杂志匹配起来。

【1】 Oliver would like to read stories that people of his own age have written. He is also keen on music and would like some recommendations on the best bands to listen to.

【2】Bessie wants to know more about famous people who frequently appear in the newspapers. She is also interested in clothing and would like some recommendations on what style to wear.

【3】Johnson is interested in learning more about the latest international events and affairs. Besides, he is also keen on the cinema and would like to read different opinions on what movies to see.

【4】 Jennifer is fond of geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her about the lives of people from other countries.

【5】Chris enjoys going to concerts very much and hopes to find out more about people in his favourite bands. He is also fond of reading things written by other teenagers.

【题目】Sir Emest Shackleton was not only a great explorer, but also an intelligent man. He once found himself and two of his men at the top of an icy mountain ridge (山脊) . They had no way to get down to its side. Their destination had been the tiny Whaling Station of strummers, near the South Pole. Shackleton knew if they didn't get down from the ridge, no one would ever hear from them again.

Shackleton knew there was only one thing to do. He explained that they would all have to slide down. He instructed the two men to wind(绕) their ropes into a coil(卷) .Then each of the men sat down on a coiled and slid down the icy slope into the darkness. When they found themselves at the bottom, unhurt, Shackleton said, "You know, we shouldn't do that kind of thing too often." The laughter broke the tension all the men were feeling. They arrived later than expected, but safely at the Whaling Station.

【1】Sir Shackleton was ______

A. both brave and bright

B. neither brave nor smart

C. either shy or foolish

D courageous and stupid

【2】It would be _______ if they couldn't slide down the ridge.

A. safe B. dead C. dangerous D. good

【3】They had ______ way to get down the ridge.

A. many B. two C. only one D. no

【4】They did not get ______ when they got to the bottom.

A. hurt B. ached C. burned D. damaged

【5】They were all ______ when hearing span>what Sir Shackleton said.

A. tense B. relaxed C. worried D. nervous

【题目】It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.

Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.

The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure.

Al Herpin died at the age of 95.

【1】The main idea of this passage is that _______

A. large numbers of people do not need sleep

B. a person was found who actually didn't need any sleep

C. everyone needs some sleep to stay alive

D. people can live longer by trying not to sleep

【2】The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting ______

A. to cure him of his sleeplessness

B. to find out whether his sleeplessness was really true

C. to find out why some old people didn't need any sleep

D. to find a way to free people from the need of sleeping

【3】After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin ____

A. needed some kind of sleep

B . was too old to need any sleep

C. needed no sleep at all

D .often slept in a chair

【4】One reason that might explain Herpin' s sleeplessness was ______

A. his mother's injury before he was born

B. that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habit

C. his magnificent physical condition

D. that he hadn't got a bed

【5】Al Herpin' s condition could be regarded as ______

A. a common one

B. one that could be cured

C. very healthy

D. a rare one

【题目】一些学校为了让学生有更多的时间学习文化知识，取消了美术课。你对此持反对意见，请从以下三个方面谈谈你的看法。

1．美术课可以培养我们的艺术品位；

2．欣赏艺术作品可丰富我们的生活；

3．美术课会营造更活跃的课堂氛围。

注意：1. 词数：100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.参考词汇：艺术品位 artistic taste；氛围 atmosphere