【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

I recently got pulled over for speeding not far from my new home in Virginia. I hadn’t been paying attention, and I had driven a few miles an hour over the speed limit.

“Can I see your license and registration?” the police officer asked me. I pulled both out for him, and he saw my Pittsburgh address on my Pennsylvania driver’s license.

“What are you doing here?” he asked. “Are you with the army?”

“No, I’m not.” I answered. I explained that I had just moved to Virginia, and I hadn’t had time to re-register yet.

“So what brings you here?”

He had asked a direct question. Without thinking very hard, I gave him a direct answer. “Well, officer,” I said, “since you’ve asked, I have cancer. I have just months to live. We’ve moved down here to be close to my wife’s family.”

“So you’ve got cancer,” he said flatly. He was trying to figure me out. Was I really dying? Was I lying? He took a long look at me. “You know, for a guy who has only a few months to live, you sure look good.”

He was obviously thinking: “Either this guy is pulling one big fat line on me, or he’s telling the truth.” He was trying to question my honesty without directly calling me a liar. And so he had forced me to prove that I was being honest.

“Well, officer, I know that I look pretty healthy. I look great on the outside, but the tumors are on the inside.” And then, I don’t know what possessed me, but I just did it. I pulled up my shirt, showing the operational scars.

He looked at my scars. He looked in my eyes. He now knew he was talking to a dying man. Well, he wasn’t taking this any further. He handed me back my license. “Do me a favor.” he said, “Slow down from now on.”

The awful truth had set me free. As he went back to his police car, I had a realization. I had been one of those gorgeous blondes (金发美女) who could bat her eyelashes and get out of tickets. I drove home under the speed limit, and I was smiling like a beauty queen.

【1】The author was stopped by the police officer because ______.

A. he didn’t have a license

B. he forgot to re-register

C. he drove too fast

D. he was seriously ill

【2】 The author moved to Virginia probably because ______.

A. he was homesick

B. his family could be better cared for

C. Virginia had better hospitals

D. he served in the army there

【3】 On hearing about the author’s cancer, the police officer ______.

A. said it was an excuse

B. showed sympathy for him

C. asked him to show his scars

D. doubted his honesty

【4】It can be inferred from the passage that the author was ______.

A. adventurous B. optimistic

C. dishonest D. romantic

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

The City Bike program rolled into New York last spring and proved a hit, with nearly 12,000 New Yorkers signing up for annual memberships. Since 2010, over a dozen US cities have introduced bike-share programs.

There’re plenty of bike stations near parks and other car-free areas. The programs we looked at in major cities work the same way. You buy a 24-hour pass. During the time, you get an unlimited number of 30-minute rides. If you go over your given half-hour ride time, you start paying fees for each following 30-minute period. Here are some of the biggest bike-share program in America.

Minneapolis: Nice Ride Minnesota

Station : Minnehaha Ave. & Minnehaha Pkwy

How much: $ 6 for a 24-hour pass.

How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 1.50 for the second 30 minutes; $ 4.50 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 6 for every half an hour.

Chicago: Divvy Bikes

Station : Lakeshore Drive and Monroe St; also Museum Campus

How much: $ 7 for a 24-hour pass, with unlimited 30-minute trips.

How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 2 for the second 30 minutes; $ 6 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 8 for every half an hour.

New York City: Citi Bike

Station : Central Park So. & 6th Ave; also Broadway & W.57th St.

How much: $ 9.95 for a 24-hour pass.

How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 4 for the second 30 minutes; $ 9 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 12 for every half an hour.

Boston: Hubway

Station : Tremont St. & West St.

How much: $ 6 for a 24-hour pass.

How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 2 for the second 30 minutes; $ 4 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 8 for every half an hour.

We are volunteers. If you want to know more information, please contact us.

【1】According to the text, the City Bike program _______.

A. was first set up in New York

B. is very popular in American cities

C. has a long history in America

D. develops very fast all over the world

【2】Which of the following bike-share programs costs the riders most?

A. Nice Ride Minnesota B. Divvy Bikes

C. Citi Bike D. Hubway

【3】If you visit Boston by riding Hubway bike for 3 hours, you have to pay ______.

A. $6 B. $ 30

C. $ 20 D. $ 36

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

After serving as a ski guide in Utah’s back country for more than two decades, a Park City woman is being recognized by Outside Magazine as 2015’s Best Ski Guide.

Deb Lovci grew up in Colorado and began skiing when she was five years old. Later she moved to Utah and fell in love with the back country of Wasatch Mountains. Lovci has now served as a Ski Utah Interconnect guide for 27 years. “Anything that you slide on snow, I’m in love with, ” she said.

Lovci leads ski tours through the back country of six different resorts located in the Wasatch Mountains. Lovci typically takes a group of eight to ten people on a ski tour each day, and on average, she takes 300 customers on tours through the back country each season. She loves showing off Utah’s wilderness. “I love the back country,” she said. “I love the snow science behind it. I love the safety … I just love it.”

Along with leading ski tours, Lovci is passionate about anything related to activities. She also runs a bed-and-breakfast in Park City, the Old Town Guest House. As “a jack-of- all-trades”, she also runs Alpine skis, Nordic skis competitively, and snowboards, and leads mountain bike tours during the summer.

Outside Magazine selected five travel guides in various outdoor fields to name as the best in their Best of Travel April issue. Lovci said she was unexpectedly cheerful when she was selected as 2015’s Best Ski Guide by Outside Magazine. “We all work really hard in what we do and we love it and it’s really nice to get acknowledged,” she said. “I work with a lot of excellent guides and the award could have gone to anybody — any one of us. I often recall my ski experiences which were fearful at the beginning, but they helped me achieve a success.”

In a news release, Ski Utah director of communications, Paul Marshall said, “Deb Lovci is one of the most enthusiastic, focused, knowledgeable guides in the industry. Without her as the forefront of our Interconnect Tour, we would not have the success we have. She has been an enthusiastic part of the Interconnect Tour for 27 years and is thought highly of by our customers.”

【1】 What helped Deb Lovci to be selected as 2015’s Best Ski Guide?

A. Her being ready for any ski risks.

B. Her love for Utah’s wilderness and her ski experiences.

C. Her dreaming of the best ski job on the planet.

D. Her gender and age.

【2】The underlined words “a jack-of- all-trades” in Para. 4 probably mean “someone ______”.

A. who is very skilled at communicating

B. who can be recognized as a workaholic

C. who is enthusiastic about doing business

D. who can do many different types of work

【3】 From Paul Marshall’s words, we can infer that _______.

A. Lovci should have helped them in the tour

B. everyone should think highly of Lovci

C. Lovci deserved the award.

D. Lovci achieved her success with Interconnect Tour’s help.

【4】 What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Deb Lovci —2015’s Best Ski Guide

B. Deb Lovci and Outside Magazine

C. The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour

D. Deb Lovci — a ski guide for 27 years

【题目】文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

I am travelling back with my parents from seeing my grandparents then it started to snow. At first, I thought it was fun and everything looked beautifully. I was looking forward to make a snowman in the playground at school the next day, and suddenly the car drove off road and into a channel. My father called the rescue team, but they said that would be a long time before they could reach us. However, we sang songs and told stories to pass the time. Several hour later, the rescue team pulled their car out of the channel. At last, we managed to drive very slowly to home. I would never forget this experience.

【题目】假定你是李华。你的美国笔友Tom给你发了封邮件，询问你寒假做了些什么，新学期有什么打算。因为准备开学后的考试，你未能及时回复。请根据以下要点给他回邮件。

提示：

1. 未能及时回复的原因并道歉；

2. 假期大部分时间复习功课，但也探亲访友、阅读小说；

3. 新学期努力学习，争取考上理想大学。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2. 开头和结尾已写出，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

_______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

【题目】根据所给中文，在空格内填入适当的句子，注意语法是否正确及上下文是否连贯。

During the next Summer Olympics, 【1】__________________________(比以往任何时候都多的运动员将作为竞赛者被接纳). This may cause problems for the host city. Only by taking special measures 【2】__________________________(主办城市才能避免这些问题). 【3】____________________(所有的赛事将提前被广而告之) so visitors can buy the tickets for the events they want to see earlier. The old rules and regulations(规则) for the athletes will be replaced with new ones. Many trips and visits will be organized for 【4】__________________(希望参加的那些竞争者). We know that the athletes deserve to have all the care and attention we can offer them. 【5】__________________(毫无疑问，他们将向我们展示他们的技术和友谊).

【题目】Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.

Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo’s Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K,enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of unique activities you won’t find at any other valley walk, including all-day zoo admission and a lakeside after-party.

Register online. 6-10 am. Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 602-286-3800.

Free Museum Day: It is hosted by Sesame Street and HBO at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Kids can participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club. An act of kindness is all it takes to become a member. Performances and activities will take place at 10:30—11:30 am and 1:30—2:30 pm.

9 am—4 pm. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th street, Phoenix. 602-253-0501.

Sunday A’Fair: Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an arts-and-crafts market, fun activities for children and families, guided tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

12-4 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 480-994-ARTS (2787).

【1】 What can children do at Walk in the Wild?

A. Join in the 5-mile walk

B. Attend courses for free.

C. Wear animal-shaped clothes

D. Enjoy good company of wild animals.

【2】What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club?

A. Do a good deed

B. Donate money to the club

C. Be active in school activities.

D. Be ready to help protect wildlife.

【3】Where can one go to buy some works of art?

A. The Phoenix Zoo

B. Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

C. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix.

D. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

【题目】On a【1】(freeze) cold day,Mrs Smith's dog was hungry,but there was not any meat【2】(leave) in the house.

【3】(consider) there was no better way,Mrs Smith took a piece of paper,and wrote the【4】(follow) words: “Give my dog half a pound of meat.”Then she asked her dog to take it to the butcher's.When the butcher recognized that it was really the lady's handwriting,he did as he【5】(ask) to.The dog was very happy,and ate the meat up immediately.

The next day,the dog came again exactly at midday.And as【6】(usually),it brought a piece of paper in the mouth.This time the butcher did not take a look at the paper,and just gave the dog its meat,for he had regarded the dog【7】one of his customers.

One day later,to the butcher's more surprise,it came at six o'clock and brought【8】third piece of paper.Though 【9】(surprise),the butcher gave him【10】he wanted.But what he didn't know was,that there were not any words on the paper!

【题目】阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空.

Most people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursing homes. They【1】(leave) in the hands of strangers for the rest of their lives. Their grown children visit them【2】(occasion), but more often, they do not have any regular visitors. The truth is that the idea is an unfortunate myth — an 【3】(imagine) story. In fact, family members provide the most care【4】 elderly people need. Samuel Prestoon, a sociologist, has studied 【5】 the American family is changing. He has reported that by the time the average American couple reach 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. Moreover, because people today live longer after an illness than before, family members must provide long-term care. More【6】 (psychology) have found that all caregivers believe that they are the best people for the job. Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out why they took 【7】 the responsibility of caring for 【8】 elderly relative. Many caregivers thought they had obligation 【9】 (help) their relatives, stating that helping others make them feel more useful. Most hoped that by helping someone, they would deserve care when they became old and dependent. Caring for the elderly and【10】 (take) care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone who might be involved.

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens researches into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archaeologists (考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 2008 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.

“Your current requirement that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.

The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground.

The arrangements may result in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed.

Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it.

Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said, “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”

The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept.

【1】According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because ________.

A. it is only a temporary measure on the human remains

B. it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific research

C. it was introduced by the government without their knowledge

D. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains

【2】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists enough time.

B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.

C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.

D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.

【3】What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains?

A. The Ministry of Justice did not intend to protect human remains.

B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.

C. The law on human remains hasn’t changed in recent decades.

D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.

【4】Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands.

B. Research time should be extended, scientists require.

C. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say.

D. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archaeologists warn.