【题目】太阳活动的周期是 （ ）

A. 10年 B. 8年 C. 11年 D. 50年

【题目】与地球上存在生命无关的因素是 （ ）

A．地球的体积和质量适中

B．地球附近大小行星各行其道，互不干扰

C．日地距离适中，地表温度适宜

D．月球是地球的卫星

【题目】A

You probably know who Marie Curie was,but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below,who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams(1860-1935)

Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson(1907-1964)

If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

Rosa Parks(1913-2005)

On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. ＂The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,＂ said Parks.

【1】What is Jane Addams noted for in history?

A. Her social work.

B. Her teaching skills.

C. Her efforts to win a prize.

D. Her community background.

【2】 What was the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?

A. Her lack of proper training in law.

B. Her little work experience in court.

C. The discrimination against women.

D. The poor financial conditions.

【3】Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?

A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.

C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Park.

【4】What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.

C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers.

【题目】2011年7月17日，我国南极中山站（69°22′S，76°22′E）越冬科考队的队员们迎来了极夜后的第一次日出。据材料回答下列问题。

【1】

A. 东北方向 B. 东南方向 C. 西北方向 D. 西南方向

【2】

A. 30天左右 B. 50天左右 C. 70天左右 D. 90天左右

【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。

People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that’s actually quite true. 1 After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.

● Dress appropriately

2 That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situations. It isn’t difficult and it doesn’t have to cost you much, either.

● Be aware of your body language

Words express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. 3 Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.

● Respect the opinions of others

Not everyone will have the same opinion with you, and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people’s right to have their own opinion. Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them. 4

● 5

People love talking about themselves, but generally, you want to be careful of taking over the conversation. By listening carefully to what others are saying, you are not only making them feel important, but you can gather clues you need to keep the conversation going and build a bridge to new topics.

A. Be a/span> careful listener

B. Show an interest in every person you meet

C. Smile especially when first meeting someone.

D. Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

E. Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

F. Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

G. Don’t force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them.

【题目】人类有记载的剧烈太阳风暴，曾对地球造成不同程度破坏。例如，1989年3月发生的太阳风暴，造成加拿大魁北克省配电网故障。2003年10月发生的特大太阳风暴，使两颗卫星失灵，造成全世界通信和电网中断。而1859年9月的太阳风暴事件被称为“卡林顿事件”，被认为是人类迄今观测到的最大一次太阳爆发，它导致全球电报系统陷入混乱。据此完成下列问题。

【1】太阳活动使无线电短波通信受到影响的原因是

A．太阳活动引起电离层的扰动 B．太阳活动使地球磁场受到扰动

C．太阳活动改变了气候 D．太阳活动引起台风

【2】太阳耀斑强烈爆发可能产生的影响是

A.导致全球海平面上升 B.引发严重的低温冻害

C. 指南针失灵 D.形成大范围的雾霆天气

【题目】阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Venice, 1 small waterside(水边的)city in northeast Italy, boils with happiness and excitement once every year. Between February 21th and March 4th, the carnival (狂欢节) hits the streets. For most people the carnival means large parties and feasts. But in Venice, it also means 2 (tradition) masks and costumes.

These costumes were 3 (original) meant to hide personal identities. Then, different social classes could mix in a sea of happiness.

Today, people in Venice still dress up in the strangest ways as armed soldiers, butchers and fishermen, for example.

Bars and cafes are filled with party-goers 4 come to show off their strange costumes. Their designs and creations 5 (make) by special studios. Ready-made costumes are not acceptable.

＂In the months 6 the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand,＂ said a mask maker. ＂Many kilometers of silk and lace are made 7 costumes. For shopkeepers, the carnival is the 8 (good) time of the year.＂

The Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the city was 9 of the wealthiest in Europe. Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the world.

The city certainly benefits — a whole industry 10 (build) up around the carnival’s masks and costumes.

＂The Venice Carnival is a magical time! It’s such great experience,＂ said one French tourist.

【题目】下表是非洲和欧洲某年人口增长的相关数据。完成下列问题。

【1】非洲人口增长模式属于

A．原始型人口增长模式 B．传统型人口增长模式

C．“高—低—高”模式 D．“低—低—低”模式

【2】欧洲人口自然增长率低的主要原因是

A．经济发展水平和文化水平较高 B．人们的生育意愿强

C．人口合理容量已经达到最大值 D．人们的离婚率较低

【题目】D

If you are a fruit grower — or would like to become one — take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around. It’s called Apple Day but in practice it’s more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.

Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesn’t taste of anything special, it’s still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cat’s Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.

There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but you’ll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so it’s a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.

Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.

【1】What can people do at the apple events?

A. Attend experts’ lectures. B. Visit fruit-loving families.

C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.

【2】 What can we learn about Decio?

A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look.

C. It is rarely seen now. D. It has a special taste.

【3】What does the underlined phrase ＂a pipe dream＂ in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. A practical idea. B. A vain hope.

C. A brilliant plan. D. A selfish desire.

【4】 What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To show how to grow apples. B. To introduce an apple festival.

C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.

【题目】书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部(photography club)将举办国际中学摄影展。请给你的英国朋友Peter写封信。请他提供作品。信的内容包括：

1.主题：环境保护；

2.展览时间；

3.投稿邮箱：intlphotoshow@gmschool.com.

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.提示：国际中学摄影展：an International High School Students Photography Show