【题目】 Even after centuries of exploration(探险), the ocean still holds its mysteries. Although we know more today about the world’s oceans and creatures living in them than ever before, every once in a while the sea brings up something so strange, so unexpected, that makes the world wonder what it could be.

Such was the case when the currents (水流) of the Mediterranean Ocean recently washed a 13-foot-long, smelly body onto the shores of the village of Villaricos in Andalusia, Spain. An early report in the Spanish publication Lavante described the strange, horned (带角的) body as what might seem like a big fish, but it was already in pieces. Locals joked that it was some kind of Loch Ness Monster.

The media jumped right on the creature, of course. Some sites called it a horned sea monster. The popular newspaper Boing Boing called it a dragon. Some people guessed that it might be an oarfish(皇带鱼), which is actually a rarely seen kind of big fish that can grow up to 55 feet long.

But now the experts have weighed in and we’re sorry to report that it’s not a dragon, a Loch Ness Monster, or even an oarfish. “That is actually a shark skeleton (骨架),” Professor Grubbs from Florida State University told NBC News. “The parts toward the back were confusing me, but those are the lower caudal fin (尾鳍) supports. The “horns” are the scapulocoracoids which support the pectoral fins(胸鳍).” Scapulocoracoids are backbones common to many animals.

So there we go, another mystery solved. Well, the ancient maps that once described areas of the ocean as places of dragons have yet to be proven true. But it’s good to know that the ocean still has a few surprises for us, even in cases where they’re just dead, smelly bodies.

【1】The creature mentioned in the text _____.

A. was about 15 feet long with a horn

B. could probably grow up to 55 feet long

C. was already in pieces but it was still alive

D. was found on the shores of a village in Spain

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 really refer to?

A. A dragon. B. A shark skeleton.

C. An oarfish. D. A horned sea monster.

【3】The third paragraph is mainly about _____.

A. how the creature was found

B. the characteristics of an oarfish

C. people’s guesses about the creature

D. Boing Boing’s opinion of the creature

【4】The main purpose of the text is to _____.

A. show the mystery of the ocean

B. ask people to protect sea animals

C. introduce a rarely seen kind of fish

D. show how to find surprises in the sea

【题目】一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“我理想的大学生活”，请根据下列要求和你的畅想完成短文。

l.专业与课程； 2.老师与同学； 3.学校活动。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.司以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数；

I often imagine what my life will be like in my dream University

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【题目】The pupils here________all kinds of exercises every day in the past four weeks.

A．kept busy doing

B．keep on doing

C．have kept busy doing

D．have been kept busy doing

【题目】Nowadays, more and more schools in China have rules making students wear school uniforms to School .A lot of Chinese students complain about__【1】 (wear) their school uniforms every day But【2】 American students get annoyed about their uniforms, too? American high schools usually have a dress code,__ 【3】 is about requirements for students' dressing. Boys at school must wear clean jackets every day. Girls are__【4】 (luck) than boys, they have more flexible_【5】 (choose) than boys. They can either dress similarly to the boys__ 【6】 wear a dress. In general, it takes a student 10-15 minutes every morning__【7】 (dress) up for class. As students do in China, plenty of American students also have their complaints about school uniforms. What if students really dislike the dress code and want to get rid of it? Instead of getting punished,__ 【8】 (actual) there're ways to do that. At my school, "dress down" tickets__【9】 (sell) on school days If students are willing to buy a ticket, they don't need to wear school uniforms the following day. I have a strong_【10】 (believe) that one day Chinese students can buy these tickets, too

【题目】Chances are that you want to develop peak performances in each area of your life. Whether it's relationships, study or career, you want to make your performance best. 【1】 Here are four easy tips to help you in your life:

l. Imagine the best

Imagination is a powerful tool that will help you perform well. You can often think about good and attractive things happening in your daily life._ 【2】 As you imagine yourself in such a situation, you gain strength and passion to get you inspired

2. 【3】

You're bound to face negative thoughts and emotions, but you don't have to allow them to control you. Take some time to see if you primarily have positive or negative thoughts. Then when a negative thought arises, change it into a positive one

3. Stay out of your comfort zones

Comfort zones keep you safe and will hold back your personal grow that's all right to be in a cozy state at times, but be sure to step out once in a while. 【4】 It's natural to feel anxious to do so. Remember to have courage to rise and push you forward

4. Take immediate action

Plenty of people have goals in their mind or even written down, but they don't accomplish them 【5】 You'll soon find out that when you follow these steps one by one, you've achieved your success before you know it

A. Say no to the pessimistic

B. Try something brand new that you've been putting off

C. Such a desire is certainly possible when you grasp some basic skills

D. For example ,often experiencing success from promotions to salary rise

E. Accomplish your task ahead of time

F. Don’t let unfinished tasks wear you out ,but get them done

G. Prepare for the pressure

【题目】It was September 5, 2009. Lexi Youngberg, then 16, was on vacation in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was riding on a small boat with her friends, Robby and Kaitlin, when a motorboat crashed into them. The sound was so loud that other boaters heard it over the roar (轰鸣声) of their engines. The teen boy who had been driving the motorboat stepped on the gas by mistake. Kaitlin, 23, had only small cuts, but Robby, 15, had been badly cut by the propeller (螺旋桨). And Lexi was floating facedown in the water. When one boater swam to Lexi, she was breathing. However, she was unconscious. She had a deep cut on her head. And the lower part of her left leg, just below the knee, was gone. A doctor rode up in another boat and tried to save Robby, but it was too late.

For Lexi, the good news is that she survived while the bad news is that she lost one of her legs forever. When Lexi looked at her swollen(浮肿的) leg, she felt hopeless. But as time passed, Lexi began to feel stronger. She was grateful that her life had been spared, and she decided to make the most of it. At the end of November 2009, Lexi met with Dr. John Hardy, who was an expert at making artificial legs. She hoped he would help her get back to doing the things she loved.

Three years after the accident, Lexi moved on with her life. In spring 2011, she joined a soccer team in her school. That fall, she started college. Lexi is thankful that she can still do the things she loves. One day, she wants to be a physical therapist (理疗师) and work with those with disabilities. But first she plans to compete in the Paralympics. Whatever Lexi decides to do, one thing is certain: Nothing is going to get in her way.

【1】How was Lexi in the accident?

A. She had a small cut on her head.

B. She was unable to feel anything.

C. She was badly cut by the propeller.

D. She lost the lower parts of her legs.

【2】What’s the right order of the events about Lexi?

a. She went to college.

b. She met with Dr. John Hardy.

c. She had one of her legs removed.

d. She played with her friends on a boat.

e. She joined a soccer team in her school.

A. d, c, b, e, a B. c, b, a, e, d

C. d, c, e, a, b D. c, d, a, e, b

【3】It can be inferred from the text that Lexi was _____.

A. generous B. strong-minded

C. creative D. warm-hearted

【4】The main purpose of the text is to _____.

A. persuade us not to go boating

B. entertain us with sports news

C. tell us the story of a brave teen

D. show how to survive an accident

【题目】When someone told 85-year-old Johnny Long that he was called a living legend, he replied, “I don’t know about that, but I’m living, and that’s important.”

Starting in 1949 as a high school band director and later as director of the Troy University band, Johnny Long became known as one of the most inspirational band directors in America. More than three hundred of his students went on to become band directors them-selves. “I have been a band director for more than 60 years and all I know about the word band is that you spell it F-U-N,” Long said. “And if you change that, it’s over.”

Long retired 14 years ago to spend more time with his wife Mary Lynn. But his passion (热情) for bands never went away. He dreamed of forming a top-notch (拔尖的) community band in Troy. But Troy is a small town — with not a ton of top-notch talent. “I didn’t think it would work, I really didn’t,” Long said.

Fortunately, there was one thing Johnny hadn’t considered: the devotion of his former students. Now, once a week during the concert season, they drive in from all over the south and across the decades.

65-year-old Bobby Johnson was in Long’s first college class. He lives in Atlanta and drives 3 hours to practice. Johnson said he does it because Long’s “such a unique character and I just admire him so much.”

Many people do it for the same reason. “He’s the single biggest influence on my career.” “He was a father figure to me. He’s just a genuine person.”

Long said he wanted to be remembered as a teacher. “I think ‘teacher’ is the greatest word in the English language, next to ‘mother’.”

【1】What Long got most from bands was ______.

A. pleasure B. health C. wealth D. honor

【2】Why did Long retire 14 years ago?

A. Because he found no band talent in Troy.

B. Because he was tired of working as a director.

C. Because he hoped to spend more time with his wife.

D. Because he found his students were not devoted to music.

【3】The words of Long’s students show that ______.

A. Long treated his students like a father

B. Long was born to be a good teacher

C. Long influenced his students greatly

D. Long was very special as a teacher

【4】What’s the main idea of the text?

A. Johnny Long still teaches at the age of 85.

B. A band director had more than 300 students.

C. A band lover organized a band in a small town.

D. 85-year-old band director still inspires others.

【题目】What will our future look like? As for the future home, cookers will be set so that you can cook a complete meal at_the_touch_of_a_switch. Television will give the information on prices at the nearby shops as well as news and enjoyment. Visionphones will bring pictures as well as sound to telephone conversation. Machines will control temperature, lighting, enjoyment and gardening, etc. At work, robots will take over most jobs and working hours will fall to under 30 hours a week. Holidays will get longer. Six weeks will be the holidays every year.

What most shocks us is that in the future it will be possible to use virtual reality(虚拟现实)to bring the dead back to life. People will drag out their old and boring home movies and choose a relative to bring back to life. The visual will be combined with records about that person to create a virtual relative. Then the family can have a chat with that relative, keep it running, and live with it. The experience will be like living with a ghost.

【1】This passage is mainly about________.

A．what our future life will be like

B．how machines help us with our life

C．what the use of robots will be

D．how to live with a ghost

【2】The underlined words “at the touch of a switch” in the first paragraph mean________.

A．when you are beside the switches of the cookers

B．on touching the cookers

C．the moment you turn the cookers on

D．as soon as you touch the cookers

【3】It's true that in the future________.

A．people will enjoy their holidays for 42 days a year

B．robots will do everything for man

C．people will see instead of hearing each other when they are talking on the visionphone

D．none of the above

【4】In the future, machines can do the following except that________.

A．machines can control people's body temperature

B．machines can control lighting

C．machines can do gardening

D．machines can give people enjoyment

【5】As for the dead in the future, ________.

A．they can come back to life and become real persons

B．people can use virtual reality to bring them back to life

C．they will become ghosts and come back

D．the family can't chat with them

【题目】_______ the fact that she failed to win the Best Female Athlete Award, Li Na was presented with Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award, _______ her achievements in the court.

A. Due to; confirming B. In terms of; confirmed

C. Apart from; confirmed D. In spite of; confirming

【题目】What will man be like in____—in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now on? We can only make a____， of course, but we can be sure that he will be____what he is today. For man is slowly changing all the time.

Let us take an obvious____. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now on____， men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may imagine that man will continue to grow____.

Again, in the modern world we use our____a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain's capacity(容量). As time____on, however, we shall have to use our brains____—and eventually we shall need____ones! This is____to bring about a physical change too：the head, in particular the forehead, will grow larger.

Nowadays our eyes are in____use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man's eyes will grow____.

On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs, These, as____， are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, ____， our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great____in modern life.

But what about hair? This will probably____from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes(性别)are likely to be bald(光秃的)!

Perhaps all this gives the____that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, ____all these changes, future man will still have a lot in____with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.

【1】A. future B．the future

C．appearance D．figure

【2】A. guess B．game

C．idea D．picture

【3】A. the same as B．similar to

C．different from D．pleased to look at

【4】A. sample B．model

C．example D．fact

【5】A. common B．general

C．usual D．average

【6】A. cleverer B．taller

C．fatter D．thinner

【7】A. arms B．legs

C．brains D．muscles

【8】A. goes B．went

C．comes D．came

【9】A.less and less B．more and less

C．more or less D．more and more

【10】A. smaller B．thinner

C．better D．larger

【11】A. unlike B．unlikely

C．like D．likely

【12】A. big B．constant

C．perfect D．enough

【13】A. nearsighted B．farsighted

C．weaker D．stronger

【14】A. a matter of fact B．a surprise

C．a result D．focus

【15】A. but B．though

C．whenever D．however

【16】A. lot B．many

C．quantity D．deal

【17】A.emerge B．appear

C．disappear D．remove

【18】A.impact B．impression

C．expression D．idea

【19】A. despite of B．in spite of

C．because D．owing to

【20】A. touch B．connection

association D．common

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