第二节：阅读表达（共2小题；每小题2分，满分4分）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence (影响) on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said,“Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent (天赋) for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”He was the father of the jazz style(风格) and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.

Q1: When did he die?

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Q2: Why did some people call him “Bagamo”?  (no more than 9 words)

 

第二节：阅读表达（共2小题；每小题2分，满分4分）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence (影响) on the world of music.

       Born in 1901 in New Orleans, be grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said,“Jazz and I grew up together.”

       Armstrong showed a great talent (天赋) for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

       In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever be went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

       His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”He was the father of the jazz style(风格) and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.

Q1: When did he die?

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Q2: Why did some people call him “Bagamo”?  (no more than 9 words)

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第二节：阅读表达（共2小题；每小题2分，满分4分）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag, Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence (影响) on the world of music.

       Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said,“Jazz and I grew up together.”

       Armstrong showed a great talent (天赋) for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

       In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

       His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.”He was the father of the jazz style(风格) and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.

Q1: When did he die?

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Q2: Why did some people call him “Bagamo”?  (no more than 9 words)

第二节完形填空（共2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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Mobile phones are everywhere. It seems that no one can    21    without one. Mobile phones are a great way to stay    22   with friends and family.    23   it is important to remember that there are certain    24    when you should not be using your phone, the most important of these being during     25   .   

There is no reason    26    you should feel the need to have your mobile phone during class. Aren’t you at school to    27  .If you are in class, you should not be    28    your friends text messages or taking phone calls.

In America students would never be    29  to use their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or    30   a text message you would probably be kicked out of class. It is OK to have your mobile phone with you, you just need to remember to turn it    31  . It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and  32  during class.

As a teacher in China, I have to deal with students    33  mobile phones everyday. I have told my class to turn off their phones,   34  many students do not listen. The desire to be connected all the time seems to be   35  than the desire to learn.

It’s easy to understand why it is so tempting(诱惑人的)to have your phone on during class. It seems so    36  to just send a short text message; it’s not    37  anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting yourself when you do this. Sending a text message also    38  your attention away from what’s   39  in class, you may miss    40  important. The next time you think about sending a message in class you should think again.

21. A. survive       B. act              C. study              D. peak

22. A. friendly      B. close             C. connected          D. natural

23. A. Instead       B. However         C. Sometimes         D. Finally

24. A. times         B. days             C. hours             D. weeks

25. A. shopping      B. meeting          C. rest               D. school

26. A. when          B. that            C. why               D. where

27. A. play          B. learn             C. help              D. fight

28. A. sending       B. writing           C. posting            D. retaining

29. A. hoped        B. wished            C. allowed            D. encouraged

30. A. keep         B. help              C. take               D. receive

31. A. on           B. in                C. out               D. off

32. A. ringing       B. sound             C. voice             D. shouts

33. A. thinking      B. using             C. considering         D. bringing

34. A. and          B. so                C. but               D. then

35. A. faster        B. stronger           C. lower              D. easier

36. A. cheap        B. hard              C. easy               D. brave

37. A. hurting       B. meeting           C. knowing            D. killing

38. A. pays         B. puts              C. breaks              D. takes

39. A. coming on    B. going through      C. going on             D. coming by

40. A. everything    B. something         C. anything            D. nothing

第二节完形填空（共2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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Mobile phones are everywhere. It seems that no one can   36    without one. Mobile phones are a great way to stay    37   with friends and family.    38   it is important to remember that there are certain   39    when you should not be using your phone, the most important of these being during     40    .  

There is no reason   41   you should feel the need to have your mobile phone during class. Aren’t you at school to   42  .If you are in class, you should not be    43    your friends text messages or taking phone calls.

In America students would never be   44   to use their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or   45   a text message you would probably be kicked out of class. It is OK to have your mobile phone with you, you just need to remember to turn it   46  . It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and  47  during class.

As a teacher in China, I have to deal with students    48  mobile phones everyday. I have told my class to turn off their phones,   49  many students do not listen. The desire to be connected all the time seems to be    50  than the desire to learn.

It’s easy to understand why it is so tempting(诱惑人的)to have your phone on during class. It seems so    51  to just send a short text message; it’s not    52  anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting yourself when you do this. Sending a text message also    53  your attention away from what’s    54  in class, you may miss   55  important. The next time you think about sending a message in class you should think again.

36. A. survive       B. act              C. study              D. peak

37. A. friendly      B. close             C. connected          D. natural

35. A. Instead       B. However          C. Sometimes         D. Finally

39. A. times         B. days             C. hours              D. weeks

40. A. shopping      B. meeting          C. rest                D. school

41. A. when          B. that             C. why               D. where

42. A. play          B. learn             C. help               D. fight 

43. A. sending       B. writing           C. posting             D. retaining

44. A. hoped         B. wished           C. allowed            D. encouraged

45. A. keep          B. help             C. take               D. receive

46. A. on            B. in               C. out                D. off

47. A. ringing       B. sound             C. voice              D. shouts

48. A. thinking      B. using             C. considering         D. bringing

49. A. and           B. so              C. but                D. then

50. A. faster        B. stronger           C. lower              D. easier

51. A. cheap         B. hard            C. easy                D. brave

52. A. hurting       B. meeting          C. knowing            D. killing

53. A. pays          B. puts             C. breaks             D. takes

54. A. coming on     B. going through     C. going on           D. coming by

55. A. everything    B. something         C. anything           D. nothing