(Tokyo, Jul 25, 2017) Japanese singer Mai Kur...

(Tokyo, Jul 25, 2017) Japanese singer Mai Kuraki was presented with a Guinness World Records certificate in Tokyo, recognizing her achievement for Most theme songs sung by the same artist for an animation series.

Detective Conan has been broadcast by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Nippon TV since 1996. In 2000, Mai Kuraki debuted(初次亮相)in her first collaboration with Japanese popular manga TV animation, Detective Conan, adapted from the popular comic of the same name - and her song 'Secret Of My Heart' was used in the end titles. Since then, the collaboration continued and the number of songs Mai provided for the Detective Conan series has reached a total of 21. The 21 theme songs from the show have been released between 26 April 2000 and 12 April 2017.

In April 2017, Kuraki released the latest Conan single "Togetsukyo (Kimi Omou)", the ending theme for the Anime movie Detective Conan 21: Crimson Love Letter. The song instantly entered the major music charts in Japan, selling about 30,000 physical copies in its first week.

Speaking at the presentation at Guinness World Records Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Mai said: “I was really surprised when I heard the news."

“I want to celebrate this news with all my fans because I feel that I have been making every single song with my fans”. Mai also mentioned that she herself is a big fan of Detective Conan. Born in 1982, Mai also shared her stories about Detective Conan. She and her older brother would spend their pocket money on Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine and the stories of Conan helped her through difficult times in high school. “The concept of the anime is love and friendship. And this show has encouraged me so many times over the years.”

She hopes to continue working on the series that imparted so much friendship and power onto her.

1.Mai Kuraki first sang for Detective Conan when ________.

A. she was in high school

B. she was 18 years old

C. she became a fan of Detective Conan

D. Guinness World Records certificate was sent to her

2.Which of the descriptions is right about Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine?

A. Mai Kuraki and her younger brother enjoyed it a lot.

B. Children were too young to buy this magazine.

C. The story of Detective Conan was published in the magazine.

D. The magazine told a thrilling but warm story.

3.Which order of these things happened is right?

a. Mai Kuraki released the ending theme for the Anime movie Detective Conan 21.

b. Mai firstly enjoyed Detective Conan stories.

c. Mai got Guinness World Records certificate.

d. Mai’s song was firstly used in the end titles of Detective Conan.

A. a-b-c-d

B. b-d-a-c

C. d-b-c-a

D. c-d-b-a

4.The best title of this passage should be ______.

A. Mai Kuraki won Guinness World Records

B. Detective Conan: A New-released Anime Movie

C. Music, Dream and Animation

D. Newly-debuted Singer Presented Voice

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A pair of pandas being lent by China to Japan was set to arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in the Japanese capital and raising hopes that the animals may help improve bilateral (双边的)ties.

Bi Li and his female partner, Xian Nu, both 5, were  due  to  touch  down  at  Narita international Airport in Tokyo on a flight from Shanghai.

Together with their keeper, the pair were transferred from Chengdu, to Shanghai on Monday morning, said Li Desheng, deputy chief of the Wolong Nature Reserve.

The pair, which are young adults, will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo since April 2008, when the institution's beloved Ling Ling died.

Ueno Zoo had spent 90 million yen ($1.1 million) installing under-floor heating, a playground with a sandbox and landscaping.

The pair will dine on rare bamboo from the central Japanese mountain of Izu that is similar to what they are used to at home in China.

The zoo's first pair of pandas arrived in 1972, marking the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Expectations are running high that the pandas that will stay in Japan for 10 years will boost the local economy and improve troubled relations between Tokyo and Beijing.

Business and tourism officials expect them to bring in around 20 billion yen a year, or 10 percent of the local economy.

In 1993, a year after Ling Ling arrived in the zoo, an additional 1 million people visited the attraction. Visitors have fallen to around 3 million a year from 3.5 million since Ling Ling's death.

Since a boat collision near the Diaoyu Islands in September, Sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point. The media outlets expressed hope that bilateral relations will improve with the arrival of the pandas.

1.The passage mainly tells us ________.

A. a pair of pandas was lent to Japan by China

B. the pair of pandas from China brought hope of improving Sino-Japanese relations

C. the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan

D. sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point since the Diaoyu Island incident

2.en the pair of pandas arrives in Japan, ________.

A. an additional 1 million people will visit the zoo

B. they will eat what they are used to from China

C. they will stay there for 10 years

D. they will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo

3.According to the passage, we know that Ling Ling stayed in Japan for about ________.

A. 5 years              B. 10 years         C. 15 years        D. 20 years

4.What does the underlined phrase "touch down" probably mean ?

A. take off             B. land              C. come up         D. meet

5. The arriving of the pandas is expected to bring several positive effects except ________.

A. boosting the local economy

B. improving the troubled relations between China and Japan

C. bringing in around 20 billion yen a year

D. attracting 3.5 million visitors from China

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Surprises often come in boxes. Birthday presents wrapped in colorful paper, brown paper packages mailed from a friend. No matter what kind of box it is, people like to open it up and see what's inside. In America, and in many other countries, one special kind of box contains the future. It's called a ballot box. What people put into the box on election day can change the course of history.

Elections are the lifeblood of a democracy. The word democracy literally means "the people rule," an important concept in American history. In the mid-1700s, England began passing laws that made the American colonies angry. The colonists had to pay more and more taxes and enjoyed less and less freedom. They felt the government of England didn't represent their interests. On July 4, 1776, the colonies declared their independence from England. They wanted to establish a democracy where people could have a voice in government.

An effective democracy holds regular elections. In America, elections are held every two years for members of Congress. In these elections, all seats in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate seats are up for grabs. In addition, every four years, voters go to the polls to elect the nation's president and vice-president. Voters also regularly cast their ballots for state and city government leaders and local school board members. Sometimes they also have to vote on a proposed law.

In the American electoral system, people don't really vote for presidential candidates. Instead, voters cast their ballots for "electors" who support each candidate. Each state has as many electors as the total number of its representatives in Congress. This equals two senators per state plus the number of its representatives in the House (which is based on the state's population). The candidate who has the most votes in a state wins all of the state's electors. To win the presidential election, a candidate must gain at least 270 of the 538 total electoral votes.

Over the years, the U.S. has made a number of election reforms. Some early reforms outlawed cheating, giving bribes and threatening voters. They also limited the amount of money candidates could receive from donors and spend on their campaigns. In 1870, black people gained the right to vote, and in 1920, that right was extended to women. In recent decades, laws against unfair rules for voting have been passed. No longer do people have to pay a special tax or pass a test in order to vote. In 1971, the voting age was lowered to 18. Other reforms made voting easier for the blind, the disabled and people who couldn't read. In some areas, ballots had to be printed in languages besides English.

In November, Americans will again elect those who will represent them in government. Although some citizens aren't even registered to vote--and some registered voters don't bother to go to the polls--most Americans exercise their right to vote. They realize that their future is wrapped up in a special package--the ballot box. It's a package that must definitely be "handled with care."

1.According to the context, what does a “ballot box” mean in Chinese?

A．彩票箱           B．投票箱           C．礼品箱           D．保险箱

2.Democracy means that ____.

A．People couldn’t have a voice in a government.

B．In America, elections are held every four years for members of Congress.

C．Democracy is the lifeblood of elections.

D．Basically “ the people rule”, and it’s very important in American history.

3.How will the votes distributed if Romney got 20 votes while Obama received 17 votes in California in the election?

A．Romney will win 20 votes in California.

B．Obama will win 20 votes in California.

C．Romney will win 37 votes in California.

D．Obama will win 37 votes in California.

4. Which one is RIGHT about election reforms?

A．People have to pay a special tax to vote.

B．There are bribes and threatening in elections now.

C．People above eighteen years old can vote now.

D．The disabled or the blind have tough access to voting.

5. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．Birthday boxes in the U.S.                 B．Election systems in the U.S.

C．Election reforms in the U.S.                D．Democracy in the U.S.

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A Japanese school near Tokyo is conducting a pilot program allowing sick students to attend classes using a robotic avatar (替身)called Ori Hime and developed by Ory Laboratory. The program is being conducted at the Tomobe-Higashi special support school in Kasama, a city 60 miles north of Tokyo.

The Ori Hime robot is a small bust-sized robot designed to be placed on a counter top or desk. It has two flap-like arms and a camera mounted in its head, all of which can be controlled remotely via a touchscreen tablet interface.

Since October 31, sick students at Tomobe-Higashi school have each been assigned their own Ori Hime stand in, which is placed on their desk, giving them a live feed of the classroom through the head-mounted camera . Remote students will be able to speak into a mic and the Ori Hime will broadcast their voice through built-in speakers.

Students will also be able to rotate the robots head to look at different areas of the class room, as well as command it to perform simple emotive gestures like waving, pointing, and clapping.

“It's fun to turn the robot in directions I want to look in,” Kanae Sudo, an eleven-year-old student who's used the Ori Hime to attend a science fair from a nearby hospital room, told the Asahi Shimbun.

School administrators had previously allowed remote study with stationary (固定的)camera feed, but the ability to directly control the view and make the robot gesture has greatly improved the results according to school administrators .

“The robot can easily be operated, and students feel like they are actually attending class,” assistant principal Noboru Tachi said.

1.What is the main purpose of conducting the pilot program?

A.Replacing sick students to attend class. B.Improving school's teaching quality.

C.Testing the functions of a robot. D.Adding much fun to students' school life.

2.What does the underlined word “ rotate” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A.Touch. B.Press. C.Turn. D.Force.

3.How does Ori Hime work?

A.Sick students operate it by taking pictures.

B.It speaks into a microphone and broadcast the voice.

C.Students rotate its head and command it to wave, point and clap directly.

D.It is controlled remotely to broadcast students'　 voice and perform simple gestures.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Ori Hime has its own emotions.

B.Ori Hime may be used to more schools in Japan.

C.Students should give the robot something to feed it.

D.Students can command the robot to finish their homework.

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Tokyo: The world’s oldest man, retired Japanese silkworm breeder Yukichi Chuganji, died in his home at the age of 114, on Monday. Family members found him dead on his mattress. Born on March 23, 1889, Chuganji worked as a silkworm breeder and bank employee after leaving school. He also served as a community welfare(福利) officer. He had been in god health, talking daily with his family members.

Washington: Every American dislikes people who talk on cell phones while driving, even those who do that kind of act. In the State of New Jersey, 84 percent of 968 cell phone owners said in recent telephone survey that they would support a state ban(禁令) on the use of cell phones while driving. However, 42 percent of cell phone owners also said they used the devices “very often” or “sometimes” while driving. Although most agree that the banning is good, only 38 percent believed such a ban would be easy to enforce(实施).

New York: A woman in the US who was being attacked by a dog said she was saved from further harm when her 13-year-old daughter distracted the dog by screaming “You want a piece of me?” and kicked it repeatedly in the head. Jane Howell said she and her daughter, Elizabeth, were taking a walk around the neighborhood on Saturday evening when they came across he big dog, unchained.

1. The main idea of the second news is _____.

2. The woman in the US ____.

3. From the news we can infer ____.

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There is such a group of singers in the western musical circle at present, who enter the business as online celebrities(名人)and then become top idols and giant stars globally.They become popular for their videos online and then they are discovered by talent agents and gradually cause huge storms in the musical circle.For example, Troye Sivan, a singer who is nicknamed “chuoye”, became popular on You tube from an early age.

As a popular video sharing website, You Tube has given rise to plenty of stars, creating a new celebrity culture.Providing a platform where anyone can post videos, You tube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a short video.Sivan has been making you tube videos since he was 12 to show his singing talent.In the digital age, Sivan has already developed large devoted audience online and his sensitive video blogs have earned him extreme popularity.

A.survey has showed that US teenagers are more attracted with You Tube stars, which is a surprising result.You Tube stars are judged to be more attractive, outstanding and related than traditional stars.Looking at the survey comments and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with You Tube celebrities, who aren't carefully directed by design.Teens also say they appreciate YouTube stars sense of humor and risk-taking spirit, which are often limited by Hollywood stars.As a result, singers who make their first show in the traditional way no longer have a complete advantage in front of the audience.Online platforms open up a lot of doors for people.They become the best place to be discovered.

1.How do online celebrities become popular?

A.By acting in Hollywood.

B.By writing blogs on the website.

C.By posting their videos online and gain recognition.

D.By meeting audience across the country.

2.Why does the writer mention Troye Sivan in Paragraph I and Paragraph 2?

A.To give an example of becoming successful by working hard.

B.To give an example of becoming a well-known singer with the help of the website.

C.To give an example of holding a successful concert.

D.To give an example of sticking to great determination.

3.What can we infer about Hollywood stars according to the last paragraph?

A.They never give performances online.

B.They are more outstanding than YouTube stars.

C.They write less sensitive video blogs than YouTube stars.

D.They are less humorous and risk-taking than YouTube stars.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards online platforms like You Tube?

A.Positive. B.Negative.

C.Uncaring. D.Doubtful.

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第二节书面表达（满分25分）

注意：请从以下两篇作文中任选一篇作答，满分均为25分。

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假设你是李华，你的一位美国笔友Robert写E-mail问及你高考后暑假的安排，请根据以下要点，写一封E-mail回复他。

内容要点：1. 学开车                 2. 读名著，开拓视野

3. 强身健体               4. 帮父母做家务

5．可能的话，参加社会实践，勤工俭学　　

注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2. 词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Robert,

　How time flies! ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to hearing from you, telling me about your arrangements of vacation.

Best wishes!

Yours,                                                                    Li Hua

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A tsunami （海啸）was coming when we landed in Tokyo． Not a natural tsunami， but a family one． My husband， my two stepkids and I arrived tired by our lack of sleep on the flight， and my stepdaughter and I were still not speaking after an argument from the day before． To add to our troubles， a public holiday meant there was nowhere open for breakfast． There we were， together 24/7 for the next two weeks．

My stepson， 11 years old and always attached to his iPhone is shy． Meanwhile， my 14﹣year﹣old stepdaughter never says thank you．

Yet， over the course of the holiday， the kids found their rhythm．

On our last night in Tokyo， we found our way to a local restaurant． Sitting at a small corner table， surrounded by locals after a hard day？s work》 we enjoyed some beautiful Japanese food． Finally， after 10 long days of trying to find a rhythm that suited us all， we talked．

For once， bonding replaced eye﹣rolling and， instead of the usual one﹣word reports after a day at school， our conversation was filled with warmth and love as we shared our favorite vacation experiences．

There was the moment when my stepson joined locals as they washed their hands and faces at a well，to cleanse themselves before burning incense （焚香）at a temple．Or the time when my stepdaughter chased deer in a park so she could feed them． And the time when we walked through a maze of market stalls and laneways to find what we thought was a simple noodle restaurant， only to be greeted by a charming garden filled with locals sharing a meal．

As we walked away from our dinner， darkness fell． The stone lanterns gradually came to life，and I whispered，for the first time in a long time，"Thank you， "

1.What can we infer from the first paragraph？

A. The family doesn't like Japanese food．

B. The family didn't sleep well in the hotel．

C. The author wasn't expecting a relaxing holiday．

D. A tsunami happened when the family got to Japan．

2.During the time in Japan， the children　　　 　．

A. became friendly and peaceful

B. made many friends with local people

C. tested their parents in different ways

D. encouraged each other to be confident

3.Which of the following best describes the family's last dinner in Tokyo？

A. They were too tired to speak．

B. They had a good conversation．

C. They sat quietly while they ate．

D. The kids seemed very impatient．

4.How did the author feel about the trip in the end？

A. Puzzled．

B. Hopeful．

C. Exhausted．

D. Grateful．

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— Have you ever seen that movie?

— Yes. When I was in Tokyo. I _______ it three times.

A.saw B.had been C.have seen D.would see

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根据句意填入单词（共11个空格；每空格1分，满分11分）

62. 1.He was a danger to __________ (social).

63. 2. In Tokyo, all bridges are __________ (strength) to withstand earthquakes.

64. 3.I guess it was just too difficult to say no when you saw such a beautiful girl smiling so __________ (attract) at you and asking you for a favor.

65. 4. His cheerful spirit is ________ (infect) and so wherever he goes, people around him feel joyful.

66. 5.Thank you very much for your cooperation in our work and we do apologize for any ___________ (convenient) that we might have caused you.

67. 6. At the conference, many _________ (represent) put forward their proposals about how to improve the lives of migrant workers.

68. 7.All the interviewed citizens have expressed their hope that the government will take stricter measures to crack down on _________ (crime) activities.

69. 8.Climbing is a physically _________ (demand) activity, and you need to be quite fit to do it.

70. 9. He is always __________ (consider) towards elderly people.

71. 10.Can you understand this passage without any additional __________ (explain)?

72. 11.The peasant was willing to face and fight against injustice and ___________ (poor).

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