完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。

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           Like many 13-month-olds,Byron knows a few simple words: mama,dada,and the sound ba for ball,baby,and bottle. But how can he 1 his mother about the lions at the zoo,or the piano at Grandma's house? 2 for Byron,his mom has helped him find a(n) 3 to describe these interesting 4 . The solution is what we have come to call baby signs.

           Similar to the sign language 5 by the deaf,each baby sign is a simple gesture that 6 an important object,event,or need in a baby's world. Just as children learn to 7  “bye-bye” long before they can say it,Byron has learned to open his mouth 8  for “lions ,” and 9  his fingers up and down on imaginary keys for “piano." With these and 20 other 10 

available for use,Byron is able to be an active partner in 11  with the important people in his life.

           Baby signs make life with a baby 12 and more fun： Children are less likely to become frustrated,for example,13 they can tell you what they want by using signs for “bottle” and “cold." One baby invented a sign for “afraid”-patting(轻拍) on his chest repeatedly. 14 a dog frightened him,he would add the panting (喘气) 15 he had learned for “dog” to make the 16 even clearer and easier to understand. 17,his family could 18 provide exactly the reassurance (安心) he needed: “It's okay,Zack. The doggy is behind the fence.”

            Baby signs make life sweeter in many ways. Among the additional 19： higher self-esteem (自尊) , increased attention ,greater interest in reading,and closer relationships with older brothers or sisters — who seem to find signs extremely 20 .

1. A. tell   B. ask   C. teach   D. show

2. A. Interestingly   B. Surprisingly  C. Fortunately   D. Generally

3. A. word   B. way   C. story   D. occasion

4. A. animals   B. events   C. people   D. objects

5. A. created   B. spoken   C. used   D. discovered

6. A. consists of   B. makes up   C. stands for   D. turns into

7. A. wave   B. kiss   C. shake   D. sing

8. A. slightly   B. normally   C. wide   D. up

9. A. move   B. point   C. put   D. raise

10. A. tools   B. voices   C. behaviors   D. signs

11. A. conversation   B. discussion   C. study   D. play

12. A. longer   B. busier   C. quieter   D. easier

13. A. though   B. because   C. so   D. unless

14. A. As   B. Since. C. If   D. Before

15. A. performance   B. gesture   C. emotion   D. advice

16. A. message   B. lesson   C. idea   D. problem

17. A. For example   B. To begin with   C. In conclusion   D. As a result

18. A. slowly   B. immediately   C. eventually   D. directly

19. A. features   B. results   C. expressions   D. advantages

20. A. difficult   B. entertaining    C. embarassing   D. clear

阅读理解

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。

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             In addition to showing support for their school,high school students with school spirit perform better academically,are more engaged in (参加) social matters,and are happier in general than their less-spirited schoolmates. These findings were part of an online survey of high school students,parents and (校长) . The new survey conducted by Harris Poll involved about 1,500 individuals who were asked about school pride,academics,self-respect and community involvement. The research attempted to discover how school spirit is connected to the way high school students learn,lead and grow.

             School spirit involves a student's pride in his or her school,a student's tendency to get other students to be active in school events,and a student's plans to return to his or her school for special events after graduation. A Student who completed the survey stated that “school spirit means to support your school no matter what,knowing your school has helped you to reach your goals."

              From academic achievement to general happiness,the survey (表明) a positive relationship to school spirit. Nearly all of the principals believe that higher levels of school spirit are tied to higher student achievement.

              “When students feel a sense of school spirit,they tend to be more involved in the great opportunities which exist in their school,” noted one female principal who responded to the survey. “If they have a lower level of such spirit,they are not involved in athletics or many of the activities. Additionally,they do not take personal responsibility for not doing well and tend to blame the school. Students who are achieving strongly tend to be involved in all aspects of high school. They participate in different events,activities and athletics on site."

               The survey indicated that during the 2013-2014 school year,high school students were involved in an average of eight after-class activities; and among those individuals involved in activity programs,51 percent said the reason they were involved was so that they could be involved in their school,and 34 percent said getting involved was a way to show thdr school spirit.

1. The survey was conducted to explore the link between .

   A. students’ performance and support from their school

   B. students’ happiness and their academic achievement

   C. school spirit and high school students’ development

   D. high school students’ school spirit and social matters

2. Paragraph 2 shows students with higher school spirit will .

   A. feel very proud of their own achievement

   B. often revisit their school after graduation

   C. try to work very hard to reach their goals

   D. pay much less attention to school events

3. The female principal tells us students with school spirit .

   A. are better at taking opportunities at their school

   B. are more likely to take part in school activities

   C. spend more time learning than doing athletics

   D. often refuse to take personal responsibility

4. Which best describes school spirit's influence on students?

   A. It has a beneficial influence on them.

   B. The influence will become less in the future.

   C. It helps students better understand their school.

   D. Students are affected both positively and negatively.

5. What would be the best title for the text?

   A. The importance and function of school spirit

   B. Research finds more schools start to stress school spirit

   C. The relations between school spirit and student achievement

   D. Survey shows students with school spirit are top achievers

第二节:书面表达(满分25分)

你校校报的英语专栏正在开展以“健康的生活方式”为主题的英语征文活动，你打算参加。请根据以下提示信息写一篇英语短文。 

1. 营养均衡的膳食；2. 经常参加体育锻炼; 3. 乐观的人生态度。

注意：1. 词数100左右(开头己给出，但不计入总词数) ；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

        All of us want to live a healthy life. The following are some useftil tips.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

第一节:短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

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。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起) 不计分。

           We took a 20-kilometer hike last Friday. Early in the morning,we get together and set out on foot. We all carried backpacks with water and food. Upon arrival,we were impressing with the beautiful scenery and had a great time. Gradual we started to sweat a lot. Some of us became out of the breath and some fell behind,but we encouraged each other to keep going. Suddenly one of my classmate fell down. All of us ran up to help her,forget about our own tired. We finally managed to walk back to school. We were such pleased and proud.

            What unforgettable experience!It's a journey of hard work and challenge,in that we've learned to be more determined and strong-minded.

第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。

              Tower Bridge is one of London's most striking attractions that you shouldn't miss when 61. (visit) the capital. This magnificent piece of Victorian architecture dates back to the late 1880s,and until the mid-1970s the main bridge 62.

(operate) by a steam engine.

              Today Tower Bridge is a splendid landmark typical of London,surrounded by cafes and bars 63. tourists and locals alike can sit and enjoy the 64. (beauty)bridge,which looks like two small castles hovering over the Thames,just like some-thing out of a fairy tale.

              65. is free to admire Tower Bridge and walk on it at any time; it's striking to look at during the day and magical when 66. (light) up at night,so don't miss

out on this wonderful scene!

              If you would like 67. (step)inside the towers of the famous bridge,you can book Tower Bridge Exhibition tickets. During the exhibition,you can visit the famed engine rooms and impressive towers and find 68. how the bridge came into 69. (exist) through digital displays and (动画片) .You can also pay 70. visit to the glass room of Tower Bridge on the high-level walkways. There are even yoga classes available on the glass floor of Tower Bridge!

第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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            The most frequent arguments for travel broadening the mind are that you get to interact(互动) with many different 41,ways of life and new experiences. In general this should be the case. 42,how much it broadens your mind depends as much on how you travel as where. 43 you go to Thailand and spend most of your time in a hotel,what you,re seping isn't 44 Thai culture. But if you take time to 45 its temples or stay with a family and immerse ( yourself in their 46 ,you might begin to get a good 47 of it. If you 48 anything out of your comfort zone,then you won't make the most of your 49 ,wherever you go. Of course travel 50 the mind if you’ re open to it and equip yourself with the knowledge you need for where you’ re headed; and after all,expanding our horizons is 51 to our growth and progress as human beings.

             How much distance you cover doesn't show how adventurous you are. You can go halfway round the world, but if you just spend all your time 56 shopping malls,you can 57experience the real workings of the culture you’ve landed in. It's up to you whether or not you come back from another country with a 58 perspective on things. Travel doesn’t automatically broaden the mind. If you’ re a narrow-minded bore at home,the 59 are that travel just makes you a narrow-minded bore 60 a plane ticket. And what of those who don't,can't or won’t travel? Are they forever (注定) to an “unbroadened”

view on life? I'm sure they would beg to differ.

41. A. experts   B. cultures   C. objects . D. situations

42. A. For example   B. Above all   C. At times   D. Of course

43. A. If   B. Although   C. Since   D. Because

44. A. correctly   B. generally   C. really   D. seriously

45. A. construct   B. paint   C. introduce   D. visit

46. A. work   B. life   C. conversation   D. concept

47. A. idea   B. command   C. result   D. photo

48. A. attempt   B. challenge   C. avoid   D. overcome

49. A. journey   B. freedom   C. advantage   D. break

50. A. occupies   B. crosses   C. amazes   D. broadens

51. A. suitable   B. vital   C. similar   D. harmless

52. A. determining   B. planning   C. exploring   D. preparing

53. A. worthwhile   B. private   C. normal   D. obvious

54. A. eventually   B. slightly   C. exactly   D. simply

55. A. health   B. relaxation  C. sport   D. thinking

56. A. picking out   B. Finding out  C. wandering round   D. passing by

57. A. hardly   B. possibly   C. expectedly   D. undoubtedly

58. A. narrow   B. social   C. different   D. common

59. A. problems   B. occasions   C. facts   D. chances

60. A. for   B. with   C. beyond   D. except

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

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。

                             Endangered species 

          An endangered species is any type of plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing forever. If a species,or type,of plant or animal dies out completely,it becomes extinct.

          Animals and plants depend on each other and their environment to survive. When their environment,or habitat,changes or disappears,plants and animals may become endangered. 36

          Humans can cause species to become endangered as well. Humans pollute habitats with garbage,car fumes (尾气) and factory waste. They destroy habitats by clearing land for roads,buildings and farms. 37 

          The arrival of a new species in a habitat is another threat. 38 The species already in the habitat may not be able to compete against the newcomer. For example,mongooses(猫鼬) brought to Jamaica in the 1800s killed many native animals.

          The list of endangered animals includes many large,well-known animals. The tiger and both African and Asian elephants are endangered. Several types of whale are also endangered. Endangered plant species range from tiny mosses（藓类植物) to towering trees.

          In the 1960s people became aware that many species were endangered. Today many countries have made it illegal to harm, catch,kill,or sell endangered species. 39 The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources keeps lists of endangered species. The Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund help to set aside land for threatened wildlife. 40 Such programs have helped to increase the populations of many endangered animals.

   A. The panda survives only in remote parts of China and in zoos.

   B. Nature preserves and zoos help endangered animals to reproduce.

   C. They also may hunt and kill too many of certain types of animals.

   D. Often the new species spreads freely because it has no natural enemies.

   E. Natural disasters or changes in the climate can harm or destroy habitats.

   F. People have cut down many of these trees to build houses,ships and furniture.

   G. In addition,many organizations work to keep endangered species from becoming extinct.

                                         D

                “Community” is not a concept that is easy to define (定义) . In this essay I will examine what turns individuals into a community,and discuss some different types. I will also look at what all communities have in common,the benefits they offer and draw conclusions about their increasing importance.

                 The word “community” may make you think of traditional communities in the developing world,where large families live together. We may also imagine the neighbours as people who are happy to help out whenever it is needed. The 5纪r以?仏(老套的) view is that of a village,where people have little but can feel very rich because everyone takes responsibility for the welfare of the others.

                 On the other hand,there are other types of communities: ultramodern(超现代的) ones,where the community members are unlikely to have actually met each other. These are online communities,where people blog or chat about particular issues that are important to them. They come across others on websites and may develop a relationship there with like-minded people,discussing the same topics. The view is often that these are artificial connections between people who are,in effect,still isolated(孤立的) strangers.

                 In reality,the connections are real. Moreover,there are many types of communities in between these extremes: people who join clubs,who sign up with voluntary,political or other organizations,or who take part in group discussions in their local area. They may be campaigning about issues or simply getting together for companionship and support.

                  Human beings are social by nature,so it should not be a surprise that we organize ourselves in groups. However,there is more going on: these groups provide something that we cannot achieve on our own. The main benefit of being part of a larger group is strength in numbers. For example,we can access and share more information,we can take part in team sports,we can complain and campaign more effectively and even if we are just having a chat,online or in person,we can feel supported in whatever we do.

                  Whatever forms communities take,what defines them is the sense of identity and safety that they provide for their members: the knowledge that there are people who we have something in common with and who can be relied on when we need each other.

32. In traditional communities,people.

   A. live in a large family

   B. are wealthy but unhappy

   C. help and care about each other

   D. are isolated and don't have connections

33. According to the text,online community members .

   A. develop a close working relationship

   B. share opinions about issues on websites

   C. communicate with each other in person

   D. share the same interest but have no relations

34. Paragraph 5   mainly talks about .

   A. the types of community

   B. the culture of community

   C. the benefits of community

   D. the definition of community

35. Communities provide their members with.

   A. a sense of identity and safety

   B. a sense of social responsibility

   C. chances of meeting new people

   D. chances of developing their interests

                                       C 

           Impressionism is a form of art which began in the 1870s. When you look closely at an impressionist painting,you see little dots of different colored paints. When you move away from the picture,the dots of colors blend together and the painting looks like it has light playing on the people and objects in the picture.

           Impressionist art is different from traditional art. Traditional painters were interested in the form of objects. The impressionists were interested in light and color; The impressionist painters wanted to paint natural light which was lively and bright. They tried to express the feeling of pure sunshine in their paintings. When traditional artists mixed paints,they could not create the feeling of bright,natural light. Therefore,instead of mixing colors,the impressionists used small dots of pure colors.

           The viewers,eyes put these unmixed colors together the same way they add colors in light together. When you look at an impressionist painting,it feels the same as when you look at an object in lively,natural light.

           Traditional painters worked inside. Impressionist painters worked outside because they wanted to p^int the effect of sunlight on objects. Monet (1840-1926) , for example,made a series of paintings of a haystack(干草堆) .Every morning he went to a field with eight or ten paintings. All day,he sat in front of a haystack painting. Every hour he worked on a different picture. All of these paintings are pictures of the haystack. However,they do not look the same because sunlight has different effects on objects at different hours. Monet made his paintings directly from nature. His study of the haystack is an hour-by-hour record of the artistry of light.

28. Why are there many dots on an impressionist painting?

   A. In order to show different painting techniques.

   B. In order to produce the image of different colors.

   C. Because impressionists focused on the form of objects.

   D. Because impressionists wanted to show different figures.

29. Impressionist art differs from traditional art in that .

   A. impressionist paintings have larger dots

   B. impressionist paintings are dark and dull

   C. impressionists paid more attention to light and color

   D. impressionists mixed paints to create bright and natural light

30. Impressionist painters succeeded in .

   A. describing still items

   B. painting indoor objects

   C. working early in the morning

   D. creating the feeling of pure sunshine in paintings

31. Monet worked outside because he wanted to.

   A. paint his haystacks perfectly

   B. work on a different picture every hour

   C. paint the different effects sunlight has on an object

   D. study the different effects sunlight has on the haystack

                                        B 

           Gemini Television is a large independent broadcaster. They have had success in television with mini-series and situation comedies. Recently the company has decided to move into fllm--making. They have received some film projects from directors working in different countries.

Title: Hands up for Happiness 

Genre:(类型) :Romantic(浪漫的) comedy

Plot(情节) :Two pairs of twins,one Italian and one Russian,meet and start relationships. They have problems telling the difference between each twin. Will they end up with the right person?

Csst(演员阵容):Unknown actors as need to be real twins.

Special features: Very romantic locations,e.g. Venice,St.Petersburg.

Budget: $40-50 million at most.

Audience: 20-35 year olds.

Title: Alien Attack 

Genre: Science fiction 

Plot: Story takes place 500 years in the future. The Earth is attacked by aliens. A small group survive the attack and try to save the planet. Will they succeed before the aliens reproduce? 

Cast: To be decided (by the director) .

Special features: Shocking special effects,exciting visually.

Budget: $60-80 million at most.

Audience: 15 upwards.

Title: Exit Strategy 

Genre: Thriller 

Plot: A woman picks up the wrong bag at an airport and is mistaken for a foreign agent who has secret documents. She is tracked around the world by criminals,government agents and the realownerofthebag.

Cast: Major Hollywood star as lead actress (undecided) .

Special features: Many locations around the world,lots of twists and turns in the story,strong possibility for a follow-up,and for turning the lead character into a female James Bond.

Budget: At least $100-120 million.

Audience: 15 upwards.

Title: Midnight Sun 

Genre: Action / Adventure 

Plot: A story of family honour,revenge(复仇) great love and of good vs. bad. A young Japanese man brought up in the USA returns to the country of his birth. He discovers the dark secret of the family,and the reason he was brought up in the USA. His search for the truth leads him to the Philippines and to the beautiful princess Satsuki.

Cast: Young,unknown actors.

Special features: Excellently designed fight scenes. 

Budget: $50-70 million at most.

Audience: Worldwide,but probably over 18 due to violence.

25. What are specially needed to produce Alien Attack?

   A. Two pairs of twins.

   B. Impressive fight scenes.

   C. Amazing special effects.

   D. Very romantic locations.

26. Which of the following films may be turned into a series?

   A. Alien Attack. B. Exit Strategy.

   C. Midnight Sun. D. Hands up for Happiness.

27. The four films mentioned in the text .

   A. are of the same type

   B. all have fight scenes

   C. haven’t decided on the actors

   D. are all intended for teenagers