【题目】Today’s museums include plenty of high culture, but you can still find shrines（圣地）to the extraordinary. Here’s a look at five curious museum stops across Canada.

Vancouver Police Museum

The setting, terrible enough, is the old Coroner’s（验尸官）Court and forensics lab, including the morgue(room where dead bodies are kept). Artifacts, from the 1870s on, include badges, uniforms, police equipment, items from criminals, and even preserved organs—all in all an arresting experience.

Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station

Designed to resemble a spacecraft, the Treck Station celebrates Vulcan’s coincidental relationship to Mr. Spock’s planet, Go to a building that features an 800-piece collection of Star Trek memorabilia — including Spock’s ears and floor-to-ceiling space paintings. If you want to know more about it, click here: http//www. Vulcantourism. com

Accordion（手风琴）Museum

Through instruments, photos and recordings, the museum traces the history of the accordion and its influence on Quebec culture. They’ve even acquired Asian instruments that show the use of the free reed— call them ancient ancestors of the accordion—that date back 4000 years.

Chocolate Museum

It’s chocoholic heaven — whole museum featuring displays on how chocolate is made, hands-on exhibits, collections of historic chocolate boxes, and antique candy- making equipment and, of course, lots of chocolate treats ,located in an old candy factory building. Click below to learn all about their hours and admission rates. http:// www. Chocolate museum .com

Potato museum

A 14--foot high potato greets you at what’s billed as the world’s largest exhibit of potato artifacts. Explore the humble potato’s role in the economy, a collection of farm tools related to growing and harvesting potatoes, Hall of Fame.

【1】If you are very interested in thrilling movies, you will probably be attracted by .

A. Accordion Museum B. Vancouver Police Museum

C. Potato Museum D. Chocolate Museum

【2】We can infer from the passage that the ancestors of accordion originated in .

A．Canada B．America C．Asia D．Africa

【3】The passage is most likely to be taken from .

A．a magazine B．a newspaper

C．a website D．a brochure

【题目】短文改错

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

It was 6 pm when we arrived Belfast, so we went straight to the hotel that we booked online to check in after we got on the plane. On our way to the downtown, the taxi driver brief introduced the city, which had been in chaos for almost 30 years until the end of next century. After dropped our bags, we wandered around in the streets. The city was peacefully and people seemed to be enjoying their life very much. The place that we had our dinner was called “The Crown”, a pub dated back to 1826, when the first train ran from Belfast to Lisburn. We met two European girls having Chow Mein, fried noodles, when we were having a rest in the hall of the hotel later. They told us they have bought the noodles in a Chinese restaurant named Eastern Land. We decided not to go there the next evening so that we could taste it.

【题目】The electronic red-packet has been so ______ that AliPay and Tencent Wechat compete against each other openly and secretly since the beginning of this year.

A. popular B. convenient C. favorable D. arbitrary

【题目】单词拼写

【1】Most of these streak 条痕 are darker than the ________（ 周围的）sand.

【2】They sat in a corner and _________（闲聊） of old times

【3】I carried with me for years a vague模糊的______（印象） that he was a cold-hearted寡情的 man

【4】The painter was busy ________ （调配，混合）his colours.

【5】You can do a quick test to _______（证明，证实） this in any database

by opening a view and then pressing the down arrow.

【6】The subject has been ________ （谈到，查阅）to cursorily粗略in the

preface.序言

【7】This method is_________（计划，打算）for debugging调试only, as it lets me compare the result of aparse 解析with expected results.

【8】What is the _______ （连接，关系）between the two ideas?

【9】What a pleasant_______ （荫，阴凉处）this tree gives us!

【10】I defeated him by knocking down his _________( 争论，讨论，辩论）

【题目】阅读填空

I have found that spreading kindness is not always about 【1】you do for someone, but it can also be what you say．One day I was standing in line at the gas station．Ahead of me were 【2】other people．【3】of them had a smile on their face and they all seemed to be in a hurry ．After the cold ,snowy winter, we were having a warm, sunny day．I wanted to cheer them up, so I spoke up and said, “I don’ t know 【4】 one of you ordered this fantastic day for us, but l want to say I really appreciate【5】 and thank you ．”After that, the five of us smiled 【6】we started talking to each other．What I had said made【7】 big difference to everyone’s day．You can see that it is much easier to spread kindness 【8】 words．

【题目】书面表达

假设你班最近举行了一次班会，讨论怎样把英语学习变成一件快乐的事。请你根据下表所提示的信息，为某英语周报网站写一篇短文，谈谈你们的讨论情况并提出你的建议。

注意：

1. 对所给要点注意陈述，不要简单翻译。

2. 词数110左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：interactive 互动的

Recently, we had a discussion on how to make learning English relaxing and fun. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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【题目】Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. accommodate

B. alternative

C. boast

D. budget

E. elimination

F. enclosed

G. maintaining

H. possessions

I. regulate

J. tempting

K. unaccompanied

When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new 【1】is available - micro-homes.

Fondly called ‘tiny houses,’ these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses 【2】just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What’s lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.

Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also 【3】 unique practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world’s narrowest home, filled in an alley(小巷). The sample home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to【4】 room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or【5】 courtyard.

As visually 【6】 as micro-homes are, there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch. Moving into a tiny house requires the【7】 of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the limited space may even cause a(n) 【8】individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a temporary living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more 【9】.

Though the limitation will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and 【10】 And though you won’t have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and claim eco-friendliness that can’t be matched by other homes. They probably aren’t for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.

【题目】The Horn of Plenty is one of the largest natural health food stores within the Greater Hamilton area. We are big supporters of buying locally and we are here to tell you why it is so important for your family, the community and the environment. The concept of buying locally is simple: buy food produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. Not only will your food be fresher and tastier, but you are helping protect the environment and are supporting businesses within your community and reducing pollution.

Better for the environmentSustainabilityand global warming are such hot topics at the moment, and many people want to do their bit to help support a healthier environment. Small action carried out by many people can make a big difference. Most materials in an average North American meal have traveled about 1,500 miles to get from farm to plate. To cut out a big part of this travel would greatly reduce not only pollution from transportation and refrigeration but also customers’ expenses as well.

Taste and nutritional content Locally-grown fruits and vegetables are usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested. Because they are picked at the height of ripeness(成熟) and travel only a short distance to the market, their freshness, nutrition, and flavor are kept. Produce trucked in from far away may lose both taste and nutritional content. Community and home valueswhen you buy direct from a farmer or buy locally-grown foods, you are engaged in a time-honored tradition between a grower and an eater. You also help keep dollars within your community.

【1】It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ___________.

A. global warming is the most serious problem now

B. North American food is rich in various kinds of materials

C. the increased cost of transporting food is passed on to the customers

D. most people support buying locally

【2】Locally-grown fruits and vegetables taste good mostly because___________.

A. they are picked when they are fully grown

B. they are not polluted by chemical fertilizer

C. they can be harvested at any time

D. they are sent to the market at a high speed

【3】According to the author, when you buy locally-grown foods ___________.

A. you can see how fruits and vegetables grow

B. you will contribute to protecting the environment

C. you will become much healthier and prettier

D. you are making money from your community

【4】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The way to keep your food tasty and healthy.

B. The popularity of the Horn of Plenty.

C. The importance of protecting the environment.

D. The benefits of buying locally.

【题目】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。

How to unlock your talent

Search

To find your hidden talent (才能), you’ll have to search for it! We all know people who are great at drawing or good at sports, don’t we? They’re the lucky ones who have a natural talent for what they love doing. 【1】 It’s just that we might have to look a little bit harder, that’s all!

Try

【2】 Developing a new talent takes time and lots of effort, so don’t worry if you haven’t discovered yours by the end of the day, the week or even the month. You will get your light-bulb (灵感) moment finally!

Ask

Ask for help to get you started. Do you have an aunt who can help you start a blog or a sporty mom who’ll get active with you? 【3】 Sometimes we don’t need to look further than our own families to see what skills can be passed down to us!

【4】

Find out what excites you! The more enthusiastic (热情的) you are about a hobby, the more you’ll want to keep doing it. And, you’ve guessed it, the more you keep doing it, the better you’ll get!

New ideas

Be open to new ideas. There’s no point saying that you can’t write a book or take amazing photos if you’ve never really tried. 【5】

A. Get excited

B. Don’t give up

C. It won’t happen overnight.

D. Is your grandma great at making cakes?

E. Make today your day to try something new.

F. Have you ever doubted what you’re doing now?

G. But that doesn’t mean we can’t all find something we’re good at.

【题目】When I was in primary school, sometimes I would meet a girl of the same age as me. Lisa was never active, but she was always very sweet and nice. In the 5th grade she came to my class. She was absent a lot, and one day I had the courage to ask why. She told me she was sick, and she explained she wore a wig (假发)because her medicine made her lose her hair. Since then, anytime Lisa came to class, I would hang around with her on the playground.

I received much ridicule (嘲笑)from my friends for this because they thought I was ignoring them for Lisa. My family education taught me to be nice, and I felt Lisa’s needs were much more important than others I knew.

It had been months since Lisa was in our class, and one day our teacher was crying. She explained Lisa died the day before and would no longer be our classmate. She told us Lisa had fought a battle (斗争) with cancer for years.

I was shocked. Lisa never spoke of her illness as if it could kill her. Well, all these years I have kept Lisa in my mind and heart. When I go through the important events in my life, I think of Lisa.

I’ve had a strong wish recently to find her mother and father. I’d like to tell them that though they never met me, their daughter had a sweet effect on my life. I have no idea what her parents’ first names are. I write to your column (专栏) and hope you can point me in the right direction.

Lisa was such a lovely girl. Maybe her parents would be comforted by the fact that after all these years they are not the only ones who remember her.

【1】Why was the author being laughed at?

A. Because she wore a wig to school.

B. Because she always played with Lisa.

C. Because she cried in the classroom.

D. Because she lost her friends because of Lisa.

【2】What can we know about the author from the passage?

A. She had known Lisa since they were born.

B. She has been to Lisa’s house.

C. She has a good family education.

D. She was the first one to know about Lisa’s death.

【3】What did the author learn from Lisa?

A. To keep your illness a secret.

B. To be nice to everyone everywhere.

C. To face challenges in life bravely.

D. To put others’ needs above yours.

【4】The author wrote this passage mainly to .

A. remember a true friend

B. ask for help to find a friend’s parents

C. show her concern for a friend

D. tell her experience of fighting cancer