My father was a strong fisherman. He loved the sea and would stay out until he caught enough to the family.
When we met weather, he would drive me to school with his old truck. And after we arrived, he would bend over and give me a on the face and then tell me to be a good boy. I always felt very shy in front of so many other . I was already a twelve-year-old young man, but my father still kissed me goodbye!
Then on a rainy day I to tell him my feeling. When we stopped at the school gate, the big smile appeared on my father’s face. I what would happen next. I put my hand up and for the first time said “No” to him. The smile on his face immediately changed into a look. He looked at me for a long time, and tears began to appear in his eyes. I was shocked. I had never him cry! Then he said, “You’re right. You are a big boy. . . a man. I won’t kiss you any more. ”
Not long after that, my dad went to the sea on a bad day. Most of the stayed at home, but not Dad, because he had a big family to feed. But after that day, he came back. Later his boat was found with its nets half in and half out. He must have a strong wind and was trying to save the nets.
How I wished I hadn’t my father’s kiss! And from this I have learnt that we should take every chance with our family and friends as the last one in our lives. We can have regrets (遗憾) by doing this.
1.A. enjoy B. feed C. keep D. save
2.A. fine B. warm C. cool D. bad
3.A. kiss B. smile C. touch D. chat
4.A. passengers B. workers C. schoolmates D. friends
5.A. decided B. agreed C. advised D. happened
6.A. strange B. usual C. beautiful D. kind
7.A. concerned B. wondered C. knew D. remembered
8.A. curiously B. violently C. patiently D. quickly
9.A. disappointed B. worried C. surprised D. satisfied
10.A. wanted B. seen C. gained D. minded
11.A. physicists B. authors C. customers D. fishermen
12.A. later B. finally C. never D. often
13.A. missed B. managed C. met D. hoped
14.A. refused B. forgotten C. hated D. remembered
15.A. new B. good C. small D. few
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根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在标号为1~15的相应位置上。
1.He was an expert at finding his way, even in strange __________ (surround).
2.The news _______ China sent fifteen experts to the earthquake-hit areas in Japan has been announced.
3.That is the place where I _________ (bring) up ten years ago.
4. As for a student who often failed in the test, it's _________ (believe) that he was able to pass the exam this time.
5.__________ life will continue on the earth for millions of years to come will depend on whether this problem can be solved.
6.The cat _______(seek) to catch the mouse which had just come out of the hole.
7.The winner was a Brazilian player, _________ name I have forgotten.
8.According to a survey, _________ (slight) more than 70% students in China are short-sighted.
9.He was wandering in the street ________ an old man called him.
10._________ (find) that she was heart-broken, her grandmother finally decided to let them meet once a year.
11.Chatting online makes _________ possible for people from different countries to keep in touch.
12.My visit to India in 1986 left a deep impression _________ me.
13.The manager of the hotel apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on _______ top floor.
14.Mr. Smith will suggest a good way to have her written English ________ (improve) in a short time.
15.Many scientists believe that the earth may become too hot _________ (live) on.
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When I grew up, all the schools in the village demanded that girls cut their hair. The teachers would measure our hair and make sure it was not too long. I remember crying and begging as the scissors cut my hair.
My dad told me that a girl who was in school needed to concentrate on books and that hair was a distraction (分心). I cut my hair all the way through primary school and middle school. Then I went to a high school that allowed long hair but no styles or braids (编辫子) during class hours. Even then, still adhering to (遵守) my dad’s words, I never wore my hair long.
When I graduated from high school, I started growing my hair. I spent hours looking in the mirror and shaping my hair. My sister complained, wondering why I had to have two styles in a day.
In college I heard the word perm (烫发). Girls had some strong chemicals (化学药品) put on their heads and made the hair look beautiful. I quickly sat in a salon (美发厅) and changed my hair. I returned to the salon once every month. Even during the days when I had no money for food, I had to find money for my hair.
After college, I was jobless and broke. I had to have my hair cut. At that time I saw a bald (光头的) black model. Her style shocked me and I admired her so much that I began to follow her. Therefore, there I was. I wore some large earrings and walked around like a model. And many people admired my style.
At this point the journey with my hair stopped completely. I decided to have natural hair. I soon found out natural hair is the cheapest, easiest and healthiest way to wear African hair.
1.What did the author think of having her hair cut in primary school?
A. She thought that was cool.
B. She didn’t care about hair at all.
C. She hated the rule.
D. She thought that must be helpful.
2.The author didn’t wear long hair in high school because ____________.
A. her school didn’t allow that
B. she wanted to follow her father’s words
C. she was not good at shaping long hair
D. her sister didn’t like long hair
3.When did the author wear long hair?
A. In middle school.
B. In college.
C. After she graduated from college.
D. After she found a job.
4.The author thought the bald black model looked ____________.
A. beautiful B. terrifying C. poor D. ugly
5.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Make your hairstyle fashionable
B. Appearance is not the most important thing
C. A journey to natural hair
D. Black girls should be confident
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollywood in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry there is called “Bollywood.” Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollywood—more than 800 films a year.
The movies from Bollywood are very different from Hollywood movies. For one thing, Bollywood movies are much longer than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more than three hours long, and contain singing, dancing, action, adventure, mystery and romance (but usually no kissing). Because Bollywood films contain so many different features, this style of film is sometimes called a “masala” film. (“Masala” is an Indian word for a mixture of species.)
Another big difference between Bollywood and Hollywood movies is the way movies are made. It takes much longer to make a movie in Hollywood than in Bollywood. In fact, filming may begin on a Bollywood movie before the script is finished. The director and writer can make up the story while the film is being made. Sometimes they will even write the script (剧本) by hand instead of taking time to type it.
Bollywood actors are very popular and some are in such high demand that they may work on several movies at the same time. They may even shoot（拍摄） scenes for several films on the same day using the same costumes and scenery. Since most Bollywood movies follow the same kind of story, shooting scenes for several films at the same time is not a big problem for actors or directors. This also helps keep the cost of Bollywood movies lower than the cost of Hollywood movies. The average Bollywood film, with a budget（预算）of only two million US dollars, seems very cheap compared to the average budget of sixty million US dollars for a Hollywood film, thirty times as much!
1.What is the main topic of the reading?
A. Famous stars in Bollywood.
B. How Hollywood movies are made.
C. The difference between two movie industries.
D. The history of movie-making in India.
2.What is NOT true about Mumbai?
A. It is the movie capital of India.
B. The new name is Bombay.
C. More movies are made there than in Hollywood.
D. It is less expensive to make films there than in Hollywood.
3.Why are Bollywood films often called “masala” films?
A. They are very popular.
B. They show Indian culture.
C. They are much longer than Hollywood films.
D. They mix different styles of movies.
4.Bollywood films are cheap to make because .
A. they are shorter than Hollywood films
B. the scripts are written by hand
C. the movies do not use any special effects
D. one movie can reuse things from other movies
5.Which of the statements would the writer probably agree with?
A. Most Bollywood movies are very similar.
B. It takes a lot of money to make a good movie.
C. Only Indian people can understand Bollywood movies.
D. Hollywood movies are too short.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic (陶艺)class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed（砰然关上） the door closed. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. Most of the children had obvious physical scars (疤痕). Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in the place, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her small hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I struggle to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
1. The author admired her mom for ________.
A．her quality of honesty B．her excellent teaching
C．her kindness to others D．her positive attitude to life
52. 2.According to Paragraph 2, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ______.
A．excited B．angry C．surprised D．worried
3.From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________.
A．were once treated badly
B．weren’t allowed to go outside
C．were often punished by staff
D．all suffered from mental illness
4. The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”.
A．upset B．command C．comfort D．support
5.What lesson did the author learn from her experience?
A．To value what you have.
B．To play with children is fun.
C．To love others is to love yourself.
D．To do as what your parents do.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
When you go abroad you’re going to experience new cultures, people, food, music and probably a new language. Everything and everyone you meet is new.
Specialists say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term these specialists use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more.
There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems—the telephones, post office, or transportation—may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult.
Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same settled positions. They find themselves without any identity. They have to build a new self-image.
Culture shock leads to a feeling of disorientation (迷失方向). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of security. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.
1.When people move to a new country, they _______.
A. will get used to their new surroundings with difficulty
B. have well prepared for the new surroundings
C. will get used to the culture of the country quickly
D. will never be familiar with the culture of the country
2. According to the passage, factors that cause culture shock include all of the followings except ________.
A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs
C. public service systems D. homesickness
3.According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, _______.
A. the fewer difficulties you may have abroad
B. the more difficulties you may have abroad
C. the more money you will earn abroad
D. the less homesick you may feel abroad
4.When people are homesick, they tend to ______.
A. find some people to talk to
B. go outside to have a walk
C. visit their friends far away
D. stay indoors all the time
5. The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to ______.
A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment
B. develop a strange sense of self-protection
C. get familiar with new culture
D. return to our own country
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请阅读下列电视节目的信息， 然后阅读以下各人的信息。请从A、B、C、D、E和F中为他们选出想看的电视节目，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
TODAY’S TELEVISION PROGRAMME PREVIEW
A. TV 1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that settle on this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B. TV 3 9:00 p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, there are programmes about cars that run on sunlight.
C. TV 2 8:10 p.m What do you think goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you make your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D. TV 1 5:15 p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to interest your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Caria and Larry.
E. TV 3 8:45 p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F. TV 3 7:40 p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing and new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
请阅读以下各人的信息，然后匹配他们想看的电视节目。
1.Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
2.Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out!
3.Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
4. Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical（古典）music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
5.Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to find a programme for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
第一节 句子考查（共8小题，1-4每小题2分，5-8每小题3分，满分20分）
1.They told us that this boy _______ _______ _______ ________ (对…..有天赋) languages and persuasion.
2. I realized it was not easy for her _________ ________ ________ __________ (谋生) as a waitress in the restaurant.
3. Obviously, he had been waiting for you for a long time. （同义改写）
_______ _______ ________ ________ he had been waiting for you for a long time.
4.This book is the most interesting in the library. （同义改写)
This book is _________ interesting _________ ________ ________ book in the library.
5.Do you know _____________________________________(Tom 将什么时候去纽约)?
6. We found out the truth when he returned. (用倒装句改写句子)
Only ____________________________________________________________________
7.The village has developed a lot. We learned farming there two years ago. (合并成含有定语从句的复合句)
_________________________________________________________________________
8.他不被允许参加任何学校的活动。(permit)
_________________________________________________________________________
难度: 中等查看答案及解析
假如你们学校“英语爱好者俱乐部”将对“良好饮食习惯”这一话题进行讨论。请根据下列提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。
[写作内容]
| 部分同学的不良饮食习惯 | 1. 不吃早餐 2. 爱吃零食 3. 偏食 4. 饮食过量 |
| 良好的饮食习惯 | 1. 选择不同的健康食品如水果，蔬菜等 2 .规律饮食 |
| 个人的看法 | 1. 良好饮食习惯的重要性 2. 如何做？ |
参考词汇：偏食 be particular about food 零食 snacks
写作要求： 字数：100个词左右
难度: 中等查看答案及解析